Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department plans to take to support employers in implementing enhanced rights for unpaid carers.

The Department for Business and Trade has engaged extensively with employers throughout the review of employment rights for unpaid carers. The consultation launched as part of this review on 9 June contains specific questions on how to improve the guidance and information for employers. Following the conclusion of the review, which is expected by the end of 2026, we will decide on what changes may be needed to support employers in implementing enhanced rights for unpaid carers.