Record number relying on zero-hours contracts despite crackdown plans
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As reporter Lewis Denison explains, the number of people on zero-hours contracts in the UK has risen to a record high, despite plans to crackdown on their use, according to a report shared exclusively with ITV News. There are currently 1.24 million people employed on zero-hours arrangements, up by 207,000 since Labour took power in July 2024 with a pledge to ban "exploitative" contracts. Under a zero-hours contract, workers have no guarantee of any shifts and are only called upon when they're needed - often with very little notice - meaning many have no idea how much they will earn from month to month. Shifts can be cancelled at the last minute and workers are not entitled to any compensation, despite often already paying for transport and childcare. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj • Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news Follow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=en Follow ITV News on Instagram: https://www.ins
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