Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21am on 31 Aug 2024,Saturday International
The UK government has denied plans to force businesses to adopt a four-day workweek, clarifying its position on the "Make Work Pay" proposal. Education Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith stated that the plan aims to promote flexible working, allowing employees to compress their hours into fewer days, such as working 10 hours a day for four days. The government seeks to boost productivity through flexible arrangements, not impose a specific workweek structure. This clarification follows reports suggesting the government would mandate a four-day workweek, which Smith dismissed as inaccurate. The focus remains on supporting flexible working practices.
