Business
Good idea? Bank staff switch to four-day working week…with no pay cut
“With Covid-19 causing vast numbers of people to reconsider how they want to live their lives, anything that leads to more productive, healthier, and, crucially, happier colleagues, is a win for everyone."
Con? Nine in 10 Black Friday ‘deals’ same price or cheaper beforehand
It comes as independent retailers boycott Black Friday as 85% vow not to take part.
UK businesses warn Johnson’s government against trade war with EU
Business leaders are terrified of the outcome if Tory ministers push ahead with their reckless Brexit plans.
Portugal’s ruling Socialist Party makes it illegal for bosses to text workers out of hours
Portuguese politicians are leading the way in striking a balance between work and personal life for their country.
WATCH: Tory trade secretary insists UK wants ‘rich mix’ in House of Lords
It backfired immediately.
Spanish lorry drivers step in to supply to UK shops in unseen workload hike
EU drivers have seen their workload increasing in post-Brexit Britain but not their salaries.
Small firms see less than half of promised post-Brexit cash
Less than half of a promised £20m post-Brexit pot has been given to small businesses.
Reduced work hours boost productivity, new study finds
Working shorter hours was found to boost productivity due to workers recovering from fatigue and coming into work with more energy and increased concentration.
Record number of UK firms officially bankrupt as Brexit trade barriers soar
According to the Bank of England, higher borrowing during the pandemic is to blame for putting more businesses at risk.