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flag UK small businesses plan cuts amid new labor laws, with 67% saying they'll hire fewer workers.

flag Nearly one-third of UK small businesses plan to cut jobs this year due to new Labor government changes in workers' rights, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. flag The Employment Rights Bill, which includes measures like abolishing zero-hours contracts, has led 67% of businesses to say they will hire fewer workers. flag Business leaders warn the legislation could increase unemployment and negatively affect the economy. flag The Federation urges the government to urgently amend the bill, suggesting a return to a one-year qualification period for employment tribunals.

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