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25/02/2009
Mandelson 'postpones' maternity leave plans |
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Business secretary Lord Mandelson has reportedly shelved plans to extend new mothers' paid maternity leave, according to reports.
His decision is driven by a desire to relieve any additional regulatory burden on employers during these tough times and shows he is listening to calls from employers' leaders not to increase costs for companies.
However, plans related to flexible working will go ahead.
David Frost, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, says that businesses will lead the UK out of the recession, so it is vital that they are given the freedom to "create jobs and wealth".
"The cumulative cost of regulation on business now stands at £66 billion. A moratorium on harmful extra legislation would be good news in difficult times," he added.
Gordon Brown's official spokesperson confirmed that the government is looking closely at the costs to businesses and the "timing of new regulations".
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