Workers will not be able to claim for unfair dismissal unless they have been in a job for at least two years - not one, under government plans. The extension is part of Chancellor George Osborne's plans to help business by changing employment law. He is expected to reveal details at the Conservative party conference on Sunday.

The Trades Union Council criticised the proposal, saying it amounts to a "charter for bad bosses". Mr Osborne told the Sun: "We talk a lot about trade union rights - but what about the right of the unemployed person to be given a shot at a job and a career? "What about the rights of people currently sitting at home with nothing to do, desperate to get work, but the business can't afford to employ them because they fear they are going to be...Read more on this---> BBC News - Unfair dismissal claim term to double