Major Update on the Future of the Four-Day Working Week in England Sunday, November 23, 2025 workweek fourdayweek labourparty southcambridgeshire government productivity businessleaders publicsector employment 4dayweekfoundation More than 100 business and charity leaders have urged the UK government to take a leading role in transitioning toward a shorter working week. This call comes as Steve Reed, a Labour Party cabinet minister, raised concerns … Read More
Consultants Paid £325,000 to Develop Plans for Worcestershire 'Super Council' Saturday, November 22, 2025 worcestershire supercouncil unitaryauthority localgovernment consulting pwc restructuring councilfinance publicsector governance Worcestershire County Council has spent £325,000 on consultancy firm PwC to develop plans for a potential ‘super council’ to replace the existing county and district councils. The payment was disclosed during a recent … Read More