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Why three-day weekends are great for wellbeing – and the economy

Written by Tony Syme, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Salford Business School, University of Salford

The coronation of King Charles III has upped the UK’s public holiday count this year. The special public holiday on the Monday after the May 6 ceremony, combined with the early May bank holiday and the spring bank holiday at the end, has certainly made for a month of celebrations for many workers.

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