Angela Rayner plan lets UK trade unions access workplaces weekly under workers’ rights

On 2026-04-09, the UK Government, via a draft code of practice linked to Angela Rayner's workers' rights plan, said employers must give trade unions weekly access to workplaces. The rule applies to offices, shops, or factories and can be in person or virtual, allowing union representatives to meet staff. The article says business leaders complained they had not been consulted.