Two leading charities campaigning for improved work-life balance, Parents At Work and New Ways to Work, have merged to form a new pressure group, Working Families. At its launch in London last Saturday, chief executive Sarah Jackson called for an end to the culture of working long hours. She said, 'We know that long working hours are no good for business or productivity, and that they damage our health and family life. It's time for a new family-friendly working agenda to match the changing face of British family life.' Ms Jackson also called for more opportunities for people to work flexibly and for more flexible care services. The address of Working Families is 1-3 Berry Street, London EC1V OAA (020 7253 7243, fax 020 7253 6253, legal helpline freephone 0800 013 0313, e-mail office@workingfamilies.org.uk, website www.workingfamilies.org.uk).
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