Sick days taken by UK workers fall to lowest rate on record

ONS says average in 2017 was 4.1 days but experts warn more people are working when ill

Richard Branson: ‘I’m well-behaved in real life, but misbehave atrociously in dreams’

The 68-year-old Virgin boss on sleeping in the air, family and why he never diets

Nightshifts disrupt rhythm between brain and gut, study shows

Blood tests on participants show profound impact work pattern has on hormones

I’ve got this great business idea – but no clue how to turn it into reality

The secret to making your vision come to life is to surround yourself with the right people

Is buying healthcare in groups the best option for small US businesses?

The labor department now allows small businesses to band together when purchasing insurance – but is it a viable option?

Rufus Wainwright: ‘I like sugar a lot; I can swig maple syrup from the bottle’

The singer on sleep, his sweet tooth, and home renovation in the Canadian mountains

When is an exception not an exception?

If ‘just this once’ happens every month, there’s a name for it: a monthly expense

Should we be allowed to sleep at work?

Members of the House of Lords have been told off for snoozing in the chamber – but workplace naps are surprisingly common

British Airways knew we had severe nut allergies but still served cashews

Despite being informed that it could have been fatal, airline’s response has been lax

‘I have sleepless nights’: the looming mental health crisis facing generation rent

One in three millennials will never own their own home, and renters can be evicted with just two months’ notice. What effect is this instability having on young people’s wellbeing?