Brexit U-turn? EU equality laws to be reinstated to avoid 'gap in protections' for workers

Tuesday, 7 November 2023
The government has announced plans to reinstate EU equality laws before they expire at the end of the year – admitting the move is required to avoid a "clear gap in protections" for workers.

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