The Government plans to show its commitment to delivering its workers’ rights Bill when it returns to the Commons on Monday amid fears it could be weakened.

The Employment Rights Bill, which is in its final parliamentary stages, will bring in parental leave from the first day of employment and strengthen statutory sick pay.

The Government will overturn amendments tabled by the Lords that would water down the day-one protection from unfair dismissal and limit those able to benefit from the planned ban on exploitative zero hours contracts, the Department of Business and Trade said.

Sir Keir Starmer said the Bill would “make a real difference to people’s lives”, while Business Secretary Peter Kyle said businesses had been........

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