70 companies begin trial of four-day week with no loss of pay

Firms taking part will give 100% of workers’ pay for 80% of the time

More than 3,000 workers at 70 companies will begin a four-day week with no loss of pay in a trial lasting six months. Picture: Philip Toscano/PA Wire

More than 3,000 workers at 70 companies will begin a four-day week with no loss of pay in a trial lasting six months.

Organisers say it is the biggest four-day week pilot to take place anywhere in the world.