BRC sounds alarm at zero-hours reforms as gov reveals £2.9bn business cost

The BRC has urged the government to rethink its zero-hours contract reforms after official analysis revealed the measures could cost businesses as much as £2.9bn a year.
New Department for Business and Trade analysis found that the package of reforms covering guaranteed hours, notice of shifts and compensation for last-minute cancellations could directly cost employers between £350m and £2.9bn annually, depending on how the final rules are designed. Its indicative central estim