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Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

•February 24, 2026•1 min read

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

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There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.