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Burnham Says UK Will Curb Non-Compete Clauses After Tech, AI Startup Outcry

Bloomberg Technology Friday 09 October 2026, 11:26 UTC By Shona Ghosh 1 min read
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UK Plans to Curb Non-Compete Rules That Angered AI The UK is set to curb hiring restrictions that force employees to wait before moving jobs or starting companies, an issue that has drawn the ire of the nation’s technology startups. The Labour government plans to introduce new laws around hiring “to make sure non-compete clauses will no longer be a barrier,” Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Friday in Manchester.

UK Plans to Curb Non-Compete Rules That Angered AI Startups The UK is set to curb hiring restrictions that force employees to wait before moving jobs or starting companies, an issue that has drawn the ire of the nation’s technology startups. The Labour government plans to introduce new laws around hiring “to make sure non-compete clauses will no longer be a barrier,” Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Friday in Manchester.
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