Britain will ban exploitative zero‑hours contracts, after launching a consultation to give workers more certainty about hours and pay. The Department for Business and Trade says the changes will affect more than 18 million people who currently face unpredictable weekly hours. Under the proposal, workers who qualify will be entitled to guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts and payment if a shift is cancelled, moved or curtailed at short notice. The government estimates the reform could save workers in deprived areas up to £600 a year in lost income from insecure work. Nearly six in ten variable‑hour workers receive less than a week’s notice of shifts, the Living Wage Foundation reports. The consultation closes on 25 August 2026.
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