No Work Fridays, Stolen Houses, Driving Holidays

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In the UK, an increasing number of companies are offering a four-day work week. However, not every business is on board, and it seems that some workers might be taking matters into their own hands without their employer’s permission. On 1 August 2025, an analysis by Virgin Media found that UK web traffic dips by 8% after 3pm on Fridays. We find out what workers are doing instead and whether this actually impacts productivity. Four years ago, a listener emailed us to say that his house had been sold by someone else without his knowledge. Our reporter Shari Vahl has been investigating this issue for several years and found this was not an isolated case. Shari gives an update as four men appear in court charged with conspiracy to defraud. According to YouGov, more than a third of people in the UK use wearable devices like smart watches. They’re extremely popular, with market researchers Mintel forecasting that the UK market will continue to grow. However, the constant tracking and notifications are not to everyone's tastes. We hear why some people are shunning wearable technology and what it means for the traditional watch market. Roughly a quarter of people in the UK are planning a road trip this year, according to Hilton Hotels. A large part of this is driven by camping and caravan trips, ABTA also say are on the rise. From campervan holidays around Scotland to sports car tours of the French riviera, we’ll discuss why there’s growth in the sector and what you should think about if planning a road trip.