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flag UK warns councils against four-day weeks, citing service risks despite some productivity gains.

flag The UK government has warned English councils against adopting four-day workweeks, saying full-time pay for part-time hours without strong justification could indicate poor performance. flag Local Government Secretary Steve Reed emphasized that consistent, five-day public services are expected, citing concerns over declining housing service performance in South Cambridgeshire, the first council to implement a permanent four-day week. flag While some councils report gains in productivity and staff well-being, the government maintains that such changes must not compromise service delivery.

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