Ministers urged to press ahead with ban on zero-hours contracts
Campaigners are urging UK ministers to proceed with a ban on zero-hours contracts, despite concerns from business leaders. They argue that such contracts create insecurity for workers and hinder their ability to plan their lives. The government is under pressure to implement new employment laws that support job creation and address child poverty.
- ▪More than a million people in the UK are currently working under zero-hours contracts.
- ▪Campaigners, including the TUC and CPAG, have called on the government to ignore business objections and implement a ban.
- ▪A recent report indicated that 86% of business leaders believe the Employment Rights Act will negatively impact economic growth.
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More than a million people in the UK are working on a zero-hours contract basis, in areas from hospitality and warehouses to the NHS. Photograph: Stephen Chung/AlamyView image in fullscreenMore than a million people in the UK are working on a zero-hours contract basis, in areas from hospitality and warehouses to the NHS. Photograph: Stephen Chung/AlamyZero-hours contractsMinisters urged to press ahead with ban on zero-hours contractsCampaigners reject claims that tougher rules will deter hiring – and lock young people out of jobsPhillip InmanTue 26 May 2026 14.13 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 14.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMinisters should press ahead with a ban on zero-hours contracts, campaigners say, despite claims by business leaders that it would deter hiring and…
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