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Should benefits rise with inflation?
Talking Point Liz Truss reportedly preparing to break predecessor’s promise as insiders warn move would be ‘politically unstainable’
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The pros and cons of a four-day working week
Pros and Cons Think-tank says shift in working patterns could help alleviate the cost-of-living crisis
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Why real wages have suffered ‘their sharpest fall on record’
Business Briefing Even pay rises aren’t preventing workers from feeling worse off – and that’s a big problem
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What is ‘quiet quitting’?
In Depth Movement centred around doing bare minimum at work has been gaining traction on TikTok
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Is the UK really experiencing a ‘great resignation’?
podcast Employees are looking for great flexibility, better pay and more fulfilment at work, experts say
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Should the UK introduce a maximum working temperature?
Today's Big Question Workers will suffer as UK heatwave is forecast to hit 35 degrees next week
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What is hepeating?
In the Spotlight ‘Many women’ recognise this harmful workplace behaviour and various studies show evidence of it
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The Week Unwrapped: Polygamy, fish protests and tipping
podcast Why is India changing its marriage laws? What led French and British fishermen to join forces? And who really benefits from the tips we leave?
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Travel is back: is the UK aviation industry ready for the big take-off?
feature After two years of chaos caused by Covid-19, airports and airlines are now hit by a staffing crisis
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‘Rocking the boat’: the disgrace of P&O Ferries
In the Spotlight Stern action is needed to counter companies who believe breaking the law is justifiable
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P&O Ferries: what is ‘fire and rehire’?
feature Ferry company facing legal threats after being accused of controversial employment practice
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‘Bidding wars’: the fight for staff
In the Spotlight Companies are raising the salary stakes in order to attract and retain talent
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‘Real debate of our times’: the four-day working week
feature A look at how the way we work is changing around the world
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‘Right to rest’: inside Portugal’s bold bid to regulate remote working
Business Briefing Newly passed legislation bans bosses from contacting employees outside work hours
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