Regulation Mastermind behind UK labour reforms named Fair Work Agency’s first chair British government says game-changing watchdog will strengthen workers’ rights, but critics call it an “unwanted quango” Matthew Taylor, current chief executive of the NHS Confederation and new chair of the Fair Work Agency Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 15 October 2025 A new UK government body tasked with clamping down on employers who fail to pay minimum wage and exploit workers has appointed its first chair. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Unions Anti-worker bosses “on notice”, says UK union leader Compliance UK workers “cheated” out of holiday pay, TUC claims Labour Reforms UK Commons reject Lords’ amendments to Employment Rights Bill Labour Reforms Minister unveils roadmap for UK Employment Rights Bill