The UK is moving towards a four-day workweek, with Labour Party leaders, including Angela Rayner, showing support for the initiative. London Tube drivers have been offered a four-day week to prevent strikes, and a nationwide trial involving over 1,000 employees is underway. The trial aims to explore the economic viability and impact on work-life balance, with no reduction in pay. This shift could mark a significant change in employment practices across the UK, with public sector workers also benefiting from new pay deals. The Labour Party is positioning itself as a champion of flexible work patterns.
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Labour paves the way for four-day week as Angela Rayner drops opposition to council's shorter hours scheme
Labour have seemingly paved the way for the introduction of a four-day work week, after Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner quashed Conservative concerns over its economic impact.
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Tube drivers call off strike after being offered four-day week, pay rise and fewer hours
London Tube drivers have been presented with a “ground-breaking” offer including a four-day workweek and paid meal breaks - done to prevent last week's strikes that had the potential to cripple the capital.
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UK’s Ambitious Four-Day Workweek Trial A New Era in Employment Practices
Over 1,000 UK employees are embarking on a groundbreaking trial of a four-day working week, with no pay reduction... regarding work practices and economic sustainability. The Labour Party has expressed support for exploring flexible work patterns.
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