Businesses could still sack new hires under a potential compromise on protections against unfair dismissal as the Government faces pressure over the cost of its flagship Employment Rights Bill.

Unions are open to talks that could soften the impact of Labour’s “day one” workers’ rights amid warnings that they could harm the economy, a senior source has said.

Leaders had previously warned ministers against watering down their promises, including a new rule that a ban on unfair dismissal take effect from the moment someone takes up a new job.

While union bosses will not countenance Labour ditching the manifesto commitment, some are open to concessions on probationary periods. New Feature

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