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Parliament
Policy 24 Jun 2026

Lords Committee rejects government’s ‘earned’ settlement plans and finds retrospective changes ‘manifestly unfair’

The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee has published a sobering critique of “earned” settlement, finding the polity would increase child poverty, hinder integration and exacerbate labour exploitation.

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Andy Burnham (1)
Data analysis 22 Jun 2026

New analysis finds upwards of 2 million people to be affected by 'earned' settlement: Andy Burnham must choose a new path

As the Labour Party prepares to select a new leader, a critical question remains at the fore: 'what will happen with the "earned" settlement proposals that have alarmed communities, charities and legal experts across the UK?'

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Legal cases 4 Jun 2026

How we won almost £30,000 for a sponsored care worker whose employer failed to provide any work

An employment tribunal ruling has awarded our client, Shabin Shaji, almost £30,000 after his employer denied him any work. The Home Office must take accountability for the systemic exploitation of migrant carers like him.

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Employment Tribunals In Crisis Report
Research 12 May 2026

Employment Tribunals in crisis: The blind spot in the ‘New Deal for Working People

Claimants seeking resolution at the employment tribunal are facing record-high backlogs, effectively stripping workers of their ability to enforce their rights, new research from the Work Rights Centre reveals.

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Justin Madders
Policy 29 Apr 2026

Labour’s hesitation on single worker status is an open goal for exploitative bosses

Unless the government makes good on its promise for a single worker status, a boom in contracting and bogus self-employment could be on the horizon. The time for action is now.

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