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Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts

Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
BBC News Friday 09 October 2026, 13:02 UTC 1 min read
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The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".

The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
Burnham (ORG)
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