Burnham says UK government will legislate to curtail non-compete clauses
By Jon Menon ( October 9, 2026, 15:51 GMT | Insight) -- Andy Burnham has pledged to legislate to curtail non-compete clauses, which enable companies to restrict what employees can do after leaving their jobs. Some businesses have gone too far in their use of restrictive practices such as non-compete clauses, the prime minister said in a speech in Manchester.Andy Burnham has pledged to legislate to curtail non-compete clauses, which enable companies to restrict what employees can do after leaving their jobs....
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