Business
How small shops are winning customers back from the big platforms
Independent stores are leaning into what online giants cannot copy: expertise, events and the simple pleasure of being known by name.
By Daniel Reyes2 min read
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Daniel Reyes
Business Editor
Daniel writes about small businesses, work and the economics of everyday life. Before joining the Meridian he spent eight years covering banking and retail.
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Inside the companies trying a four-day week
Shorter weeks with the same pay are moving from pilot schemes to permanent policy at a growing number of firms. Here is what changes, and what does not.
By Daniel Reyes2 min read
The case for reading one long story a day
Headlines tell you what happened. A single long read, chosen with care, tells you why it matters. It may be the healthiest news habit there is.
By Daniel Reyes2 min read