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Banning zero-hours contracts could cost businesses up to £3bn a year

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Labour's proposed crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9 billion to £3 billion annually, according to government analysis. Ministers are defending the plan despite the substantial costs, arguing that improving employment conditions for workers will support economic growth.

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