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The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), on 9 May 2022, announced plans to widen the scope of the exclusivity clause ban. The plan will see those with contracts that have a guaranteed weekly income at or below the lower earnings limit of £123 included in the ban. The ban, which was introduced in 2015, currently only covers workers on zero-hour contracts. Following a consultation released in December 2020, the government have concluded that an extension should be implemented and the reforms will be laid before parliament later this year. Responses to the consultation highlighted ongoing effects of the pandemic and the majority of respondents agreed with the plans proposed by the government.
The plans aim to give greater flexibility to those on lower wages without the risk of dismissal for having more than one job. Business minister, Paul Scully, said:
“ By extending the ban on exclusivity clauses, we are putting more control into the hands of the lowest paid, giving them the freedom to decide who they work for and how often, including the option to top up their pay packet if they wish . ”
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New review into the future of work Published: 20 May 2022 Emailed: 25 May 2022
Conservative MP, Matt Warman, has been asked by prime minister, Boris Johnson, to lead a review into the ways in which the government can support a thriving future UK labour market.
The review will focus on how the government can shape the UK’s labour market, as we move away from the impacts of coronavirus, to ensure it is fit for the future. In doing so, it will consider any potential challenges.
The objectives of the review, listed in the terms of reference are as follows:
• Development of pre-existing government commitments, which will include some of those established in response to the Matthew Taylor Review • Issuing more detailed analysis on certain issues, which will involve liaison with a range of stakeholders, and could include looking at international comparisons • Making recommendations by which to guide long-term, strategic policy making on the labour market.
The review will be carried out in two parts:
1.) A high-level assessment of key strategic issues on the future of work 2.) A more detailed analysis of the selected areas of focus derived from the first part of the review.
The review will be carried out over the spring and summer of 2022. The findings will then be evaluated and a written report, including recommendations, will be sent to the prime minister.
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A cost-of-living statement Published: 27 May 2022 Emailed: 1 June 2022
On 26 May 2022, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered a cost-of-living support package to government.
Within the statement, there was confirmation that: •
the energy rebate would double from £200 to £400 – this will no longer need to be repaid • low-income households will receive a one-off payment of £650 • people with disabilities and pensioners will receive targeted support, with one-off payments of £150 and £300 respectively • the energy sector will see the introduction of a temporary levy surcharge of 25%.
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