The Employment Rights Act is wrong for employment

British businesses haven’t had an easy ride. They’ve spent the last few years navigating a pandemic, soaring energy bills and a relentless ratcheting of the tax and regulatory burden. Over three-quarters of business leaders report “low” or “very low” confidence in the UK. In such a gloomy environment, it’s no surprise that our GDP per capita continues to flatline — trundling along at post-financial crash levels.