02-09-2026 06:00 via ft.com

German industry pushes to restore 40-hour working week without extra pay

Big employers including Mercedes-Benz say increase from 35 hours would help stem country’s industrial decline

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UK mortgage borrowers urged to lock in deals before rates rise

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NatWest launches £500 bonus offer for high earners – should you switch accounts?

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AI and space: two themes increasingly connected for investors