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Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 8 September 2025

Debate

Labour Market

Contribution

My Lords, the Minister just said that salaries are increasing, but starting salaries are at their weakest in years, according to the KPMG and Recruitment and Employment Confederation report from yesterday. I quote: “Shrinking demand for staff and concerns around payroll costs dampened rates of starting pay in August”. Will the Government now finally commit to reforming the provisions in the Employment Rights Bill, so that they genuinely support both businesses and workers, rather than adding to their costs?

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