The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has announced that it is seeking views on options to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment. The consultation is part of the government’s effort to support economic recovery following the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to explore new ‘avenues to boost innovation, create the conditions for new jobs and increase competition’. The consultation closes at 11.45 pm on 26 February 2021.