1.1 million UK workers missed £2bn in holiday pay due to fear, heavy workloads, and denied requests, affecting BME and low-paid workers.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) reports that 1.1 million UK workers missed out on £2 billion in holiday pay last year, primarily due to fear of negative repercussions, heavy workloads, and denied requests. The impact was most severe for black and minority ethnic employees and low-paid workers in sectors like hospitality and care. The TUC calls for better enforcement of employment rights and supports Labour's proposal for a Fair Work Agency to protect workers.