There is a new watchdog to protect the rights of UK workers – the Single Enforcement Body

They will take over responsibility for tackling modern slavery, enforcing the minimum wage and protecting agency workers.

The move will see the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate and HMRC's National Minimum Wage Enforcement combined into a single body.

The government's Gov.uk website states: "This 'one-stop shop' approach will help improve enforcement through better co-ordination and pooling intelligence.

"The new watchdog will also enhance workers' rights by providing a single, recognisable port of call for workers so they know their rights and can blow the whistle on bad behaviour."

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