Employment rights – Update

There’s still time to let us know what you think about the Government’s plans for fire and rehire and flexible working.

This week, Work & Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden MP made a major speech at a London college.

Ministers are reportedly considering slowing down plans to equalise minimum wage rates between the 18-20s and the over 21s.

Members have raised concerns with us recently about the possibility of PackUK reviewing the 2025/26 disposal fee rate after they identified a funding shortfall for Year 1.

The Spring Statement on 3 March was a fairly low-key announcement.

Government’s Industrial Strategy will have the biggest impact on their growth prospects in 2026.