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Future of work in Britain is the four-day week, campaigners predict
Office workers at their desks in London

THE future of work in Britain is the four-day week, campaigners predicted today, as employers adopt the concept.

More than 200 employers in Britain are now operating the reduction, including a district council, according to the 4 Day Week Foundation.

Moving to more flexible working is being backed by the TUC, which said the system raises productivity and reduces costs.

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