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Employment

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 6223

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to publish updated modelling of the impact of the Employment Rights Act on employment levels.

Answered by Kate Dearden

The government has published a comprehensive package of analysis on the Employment Rights Act. The analysis, shows that the Act could have small, positive effects on employment: Employment Rights Act 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK.

Throughout the Act’s parliamentary passage, we committed to publishing an updated analysis. We met this commitment, reflecting the Regulatory Policy Committee’s (RPC) feedback on the initial assessment in the process. The RPC have acknowledged these changes, with further scrutiny not required under the Better Regulation Framework.

We will continue to publish analysis to support consultations and policy development to meet the Better Regulation Framework requirements.

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