Feb 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Headlines

- Union body urges UK business to 'get on board' with Labour's worker rights plans

- UK's Sunak bids to win back support of British farmers

- Carlyle in talks with London airport owner to resolve loan row

- French car parts supplier Forvia to cut 10,000 jobs to tackle Chinese competition

Overview

- Most employees on zero-hour contracts have been "stuck" in their job for more than a year, the umbrella body for the British union movement said on Tuesday, as it called on businesses to back Labour's plans to strengthen workers' rights.

- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will seek to win back British farmers on Tuesday ahead of the general election expected later this year, pledging the government "will be by their side" as a recent poll suggests the ruling Conservatives are losing support in their traditional rural strongholds.

- Esken, the owner of London Southend Airport, is facing demands by a Carlyle fund to repay an outstanding convertible loan four years before its maturity date, the group said on Tuesday.

- French automotive supplier Forvia plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs in Europe over the next five years, in part through attrition, it said on Monday, becoming the latest auto industry player to react to falling demand and China's dominance.

(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)