A union has claimed that holiday pay rights for millions could be impacted if new regulations are introduced by the Government.

The TUC (Trades Union Congress) has warned that up to 3.5 million workers are at risk of being left worse off if ministers “meddle” with holiday pay.

It said the Government was preparing to introduce regulations reducing rights at work which stem from EU law.

This law ensures that most holiday is paid in line with workers’ normal earnings, including regular overtime and bonuses.

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However, if certain changes are made, companies would only have to cover basic pay.

TUC describe potential move as 'a huge blow to working people'

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak described the supposed plan as "calculated" and "could see millions of grafters who do regular overtime worse off when they take holiday".

He added: “This would be a huge blow to working people in every corner of the country.

“The last thing they need is less money when they take a well-earned break.

“Ministers must protect working people’s holiday pay and ditch these plans without delay.

“Working people are already working around the clock to make ends meet and too many are exhausted.”

In response, a Government spokesperson said: “This is scaremongering. The Government will publish its response to this consultation next week, but throughout this process we have been consistently clear that we will uphold our strong track record on workers’ rights.”