I appreciate your concern on this issue. While atypical work arrangements, alongside traditional full-time employment, play a valuable role in today's labour market, I can assure you that the Government is live to the issues that come with new ways of working.
That is why Matthew Taylor was asked to undertake his independent review of modern employment practices, which considered job security among a range of issues. I very much welcome that the review highlights the recent success of British business in creating jobs, enhancing earning power and improving life chances across the UK. Employment rates are at the highest since records began, unemployment and economic inactivity are at record lows and minimum wage rates have never been higher.
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