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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Christopher McKeon

Council defends four-day working week after minister raises concerns

Communities Secretary Steve Reed wrote to South Cambridgeshire District Council over the move (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

A council has hit back after a Cabinet minister expressed “deep disappointment” in its move to a four-day working week.

Bridget Smith, leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, insisted her local authority remained “exceptionally high performing” after instituting the four-day week.

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