Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 113302
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Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Question
Suella Braverman
Reform UK — Fareham and Waterlooville
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that whistleblowers are not subject to (a) disciplinary action, (b) dismissal and (c) blacklisting after raising concerns in the public interest.
Answer
Kate DeardenWorkers in Great Britain – including those in the public sector – are protected from detriment (adverse treatment) and, if they are employees, dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996 if they ‘blow the whistle’ on wrongdoing and certain conditions a...
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