Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin in January 2027

Paul SeddonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesThe government will commit to bringing in enhanced protections against unfair dismissal from the start of 2027, after watering down its plans last week.Labour ministers agreed to introduce the right to make a claim after six months in a job instead of on day one, after a backlash from business groups.This new qualifying period would still be shorter than the current two…