The spying accusations are a new low for the Student Loan Company

If you’re a student who is estranged from your parents, the last thing you need is the SLC making a fragile situation even worse, says Guardian columnist Dawn Foster

Why don’t British workers call in sick any more?

The number of days taken off due to illness in the UK is at a record low – but it could be a sign of economic weakness rather than strength

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