Ahead of the UK election, the Labour Party is pushing back against demand for a four-day working week.

Unions have put pressure on the party to mandate shorter working weeks, as more UK workplaces adapt to unique working models.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this issue will be on the minds of voters ahead of the election.

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Ahead of the UK election, the Labour Party is pushing back against demand for a four-day working week.
Unions have put pressure on the party to mandate shorter working weeks, as more UK workplaces adapt to unique working models.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this issue will be on the minds of voters ahead of the election.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK's Labour Party voicing opposition for four-day working week

UK citizens are less than a day away from being able to head to the polls - and it's been predicted the opposition will dominate.

Another respected pollster has predicted Labour will win a 318 seat majority, with the Conservatives only just holding on to second place.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Labour leader Keir Starmer will beat Tony Blair's historic 1997 landslide.

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UK citizens are less than a day away from being able to head to the polls - and it's been predicted the opposition will dominate.
Another respected pollster has predicted Labour will win a 318 seat majority, with the Conservatives only just holding on to second place.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Labour leader Keir Starmer will beat Tony Blair's historic 1997 landslide.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the mood of voters ahead of the election

New developments in the world of AI could make the discovery of medicines faster and cheaper for consumers.

It's been found generative AI can be taught to process and examine new molecules - with the potential to unveil new treatments.

Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie explains the benefits of these new developments.

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New developments in the world of AI could make the discovery of medicines faster and cheaper for consumers.
It's been found generative AI can be taught to process and examine new molecules - with the potential to unveil new treatments.
Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie explains the benefits of these new developments.
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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on the role AI plays in the discovery of new medicines

Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t receptive to calls for the establishment of an independent unit to check Treasury’s forecasts and ensure Government spending is sustainable.

The International Budget Partnership and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are among the organisations that believe New Zealand needs an institution that both costs policies and keeps tabs on the Government’s finances.

They argue it would provide more accountability and align New Zealand with the 80% of OECD countries that have such institutions.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains why Nicola Willis has her doubts.

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t receptive to calls for the establishment of an independent unit to check Treasury’s forecasts and ensure Government spending is sustainable.
The International Budget Partnership and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are among the organisations that believe New Zealand needs an institution that both costs policies and keeps tabs on the Government’s finances.
They argue it would provide more accountability and align New Zealand with the 80% of OECD countries that have such institutions.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains why Nicola Willis has her doubts.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK's Labour Party voicing opposition for four-day working week

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