Minister defends zero hour contracts ban after warnings of costs to employers

David Lynch and George Thompson, Press Association Political Staff A minister has defended plans to ban zero hours contracts, after Government analysis suggested it could cost businesses up to £3 billion a year. Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith said the Government’s proposed ban on zero hours contracts would ensur

A ban on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £3 billion a year, according to government analysis

Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith defended the Government’s proposed ban on zero hours contracts, after the warning was published on Wednesday.

Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith defended the Government’s proposed ban on zero hours contracts, after the warning was published on Wednesday.

Labour's ban on zero-hours contracts could cost British businesses £2.9billion a year  GB News

Zero hours contract ban could cost employers up to £3 billion a year  lbc.co.uk

Zero hours contract ban could cost business up to £3bn a year  The Times

About £1.2bn will come from new rules forcing bosses to pay compensation for cancelled shifts

Record number relying on zero-hours contracts despite crackdown plans | ITV News  itv.com