BRC sounds alarm at zero-hours reforms as gov reveals £2.9bn business cost
· retailgazette.co.uk
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/08/brc-sounds-alarm-zero-hours/"></div>The BRC has urged the government to rethink its zero-hours contract reforms after official analysis revealed the measures could cost businesses as much as £2.9bn a year. New Department for Business and Trade analysis found that the package of reforms covering guaranteed hours, notice of shifts and compensation for last-minute cancellations could directly cost employers...<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/08/brc-sounds-alarm-zero-hours/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt -->
The BRC has urged the government to rethink its zero-hours contract reforms after official analysis revealed the measures could cost businesses as much as £2.9...