New 8-Hour Minimum Working Week Proposed for Over 1 Million UK Zero-Hours Workers Wednesday, June 3, 2026 zero-hours labour employment uk contracts labour-law workers unions regulation flexibility The Labour Party government has unveiled plans to reform zero-hours contracts, proposing a new rule that would guarantee a minimum number of working hours for employees, including agency workers. This change aims to provide … Read More
UK urged to adopt four-day workweek with full pay to combat obesity Monday, May 11, 2026 obesity workweek health productivity flexibility wellbeing diet exercise stress worklifebalance A new study has called on the UK to introduce a four-day working week with full pay, linking longer work hours to higher obesity rates. The research demonstrates that cutting working time can contribute significantly to … Read More
Octopus Energy Boss Discusses Blackout Trade-Offs Amid Rising UK Energy Costs Tuesday, May 5, 2026 octopus energy blackouts bills renewables grid flexibility uk electricity renewableenergy Greg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus Energy, has sparked debate by suggesting that some consumers might accept occasional blackouts in exchange for significantly lower electricity bills. Speaking at an industry … Read More
State Pension Overhaul Proposed: Early Access and Flexible Payments for Post-1960 Born Pensioners Friday, May 1, 2026 pension statepension lifespanfund dwp retirement flexibility policy reform blair triplock A groundbreaking proposal from the Tony Blair Institute, the thinktank founded by former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, suggests a major reform to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension system. Central to … Read More
DWP Considers Flexible State Pension Age to Allow Early Access for Some Wednesday, April 8, 2026 dwp pension statepension aegon flexibility workincentives equality retirement policy pensions The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure to introduce flexibility into the state pension age, potentially allowing some individuals to access their pension earlier. Labour Party minister Torsten … Read More
‘My job was forcing me to miss my kids growing up – I knew something had to give’ Tuesday, March 31, 2026 family balance worklife hospitality entrepreneurship kitchens smallbusiness flexibility parenting homeimprovement Andy Billage, a dedicated father of two from Stourbridge, faced a tough choice: continue working a relentless 365-days-a-year job managing a busy airport hotel or change course to be present for his young family. After 17 … Read More