The government has come under fire after publishing guidance on umbrella companies deemed inadequate by payroll experts.

A private member’s bill giving workers the legal right to request a predictable working pattern has found cross-party support in the House of Commons.

Temporary workers across the UK are at risk of missing out on up to £97 million in unclaimed holiday pay over the Christmas period, according to independent worker support group IWORK.

Nearly 10 million (9.8 million) people are working in part time or temporary jobs - the highest number recorded since the start of the pandemic.

The number of temporary workers has shot up in the past two years as workers seek flexible working arrangements.