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Four-day week call despite 'a struggling economy'

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April 10, 2025

THE Scottish Government has urged businesses to adopt a four-day working week despite the country's spluttering economy.

- By David Walker Scottish Politics Reporter

Four-day week call despite 'a struggling economy'

The plea comes amid hospitality businesses calling out for more support amid a drop in custom, plus tax rises as well as more staff working from home.

The details are in a document called "Wellbeing Economy: what it means for business." It says: "Greater fairness could come through workplace innovations such as flexible working, employee ownership and four-day weeks."

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