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Skilled Workers in Britain Shift to Part-Time Roles

1/2/2026

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In Britain, skilled professionals are increasingly moving to part-time work.
Alan Edwards, a former cardiac surgeon, says his two doctor children have reduced hours due to childcare pressures and taxes, now working four and three days a week.
Statistics show a 2.3-hour weekly drop since 2000, totaling 68 million fewer hours; the top 10% of earners saw hours fall from 48 to 44 since 1995.

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Story summary

In Britain, skilled professionals are increasingly moving to part-time work.
Alan Edwards, a former cardiac surgeon, says his two doctor children have reduced hours due to childcare pressures and taxes, now working four and three days a week.
Statistics show a 2.3-hour weekly drop since 2000, totaling 68 million fewer hours; the top 10% of earners saw hours fall from 48 to 44 since 1995.