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From a new UK pilot to union backing: The four-day working week has never been closer to reality
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From a new UK pilot to union backing: The four-day working week has never been closer to reality
British workers are some of the most burnt out in Europe. A four-day working week could counter this
Workers should have the right to family time – including Keir Starmer, campaigners say
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Workers should have the right to family time – including Keir Starmer, campaigners say
Why the four-day working week is a feminist issue – and what we need to do about it
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Why the four-day working week is a feminist issue – and what we need to do about it
We can make the four-day working week a reality – and make it work for everyone. Here's how
We can make the four-day working week a reality – and make it work for everyone. Here's how
Millions of Brits think their jobs are 'meaningless.' Could a four-day working work week fix that?
Millions of Brits think their jobs are 'meaningless.' Could a four-day working work week fix that?
Every single company embracing four-day working week says move has been 'positive', study finds
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Every single company embracing four-day working week says move has been 'positive', study finds
'Thank God it's Thursday!': Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
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'Thank God it's Thursday!': Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
Council’s refusal to scrap four-day week inspires others to register interest in new pilots
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Council’s refusal to scrap four-day week inspires others to register interest in new pilots
What is the four-day working week and how close are we to getting it in the UK?
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What is the four-day working week and how close are we to getting it in the UK?
A lifetime of summer Fridays: What is the nine-day fortnight?
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A lifetime of summer Fridays: What is the nine-day fortnight?
Workers take inspiration from UK trial to demand a four-day week
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Workers take inspiration from UK trial to demand a four-day week
5 reasons a four-day working week is the future, according to the largest ever trial
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5 reasons a four-day working week is the future, according to the largest ever trial
The results from a global four-day working week trial are in and you’ll want to show your boss
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The results from a global four-day working week trial are in and you’ll want to show your boss
MP pushing for four-day week says long working hours are to blame for the UK’s low productivity
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MP pushing for four-day week says long working hours are to blame for the UK’s low productivity
From game designers to chip shops: The largest ever four-day working week trial has begun in the UK
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From game designers to chip shops: The largest ever four-day working week trial has begun in the UK
Belgium says workers can request a four-day week - but it’s not quite what it seems
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Belgium says workers can request a four-day week - but it’s not quite what it seems
Four-day work week trial sparks interest from 'hundreds' of businesses
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Four-day work week trial sparks interest from 'hundreds' of businesses
NHS should explore four-day work week to ease staffing crisis, says top doctor
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