""As business leaders, trade union leaders and advocates who have witnessed the successful transition to a four-day working week (with no loss of pay) in many contexts, we can say with confidence that it is not just an idea for the future - it is already delivering results today," the letter states. "From different sectors and company sizes, we have all witnessed the same outcome: shorter working weeks are not only viable, but transformative.""
"In a letter leaked to The Telegraph, Reed expressed his "deep disappointment" at the council's decision to make its four-day trial permanent. Citing an independent report, he said performance had "declined in key housing-related services including rent collection, reletting times and tenant satisfaction with repairs". Bridget Smith, leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, rejected Reed's claims, insisting that "independently assessed data" showed the vast majority of council services had improved or remained stable during the trial."
More than 100 business, charity and trade union figures urged ministers to lead the country's transition toward a shorter working week amid controversy over local government trials. Local government secretary Steve Reed criticised South Cambridgeshire District Council, saying an independent report showed declines in housing-related services including rent collection, reletting times and tenant satisfaction with repairs. Signatories cited successful transitions in many contexts, reported benefits in productivity, staff wellbeing and retention, and called for a working time council to guide a nationwide shift. South Cambridgeshire's leader rejected the criticism and pointed to independently assessed data showing services improved or remained stable.
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