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Financial Times journalists in dispute with management over plans for office days

FT journalists are disputing management's plan to mandate four in-office days for London staff by year-end.
The FT chapel says there is no compelling case for the four-day mandate amid concerns it discriminates against parents.
The dispute concerns about 500–600 editorial staff at FT London headquarters, Bracken House.
The NUJ notes the dispute could lead to a ballot for strike action if unresolved.
FT's 2024 revenue rose 6% to £540 million, although operating profit fell in the same period.
The plan would apply mainly to FT Editorial staff at London, not overseas or other FT divisions.
NUJ says the edict comes at a time when coverage relies on newsroom goodwill and flexibility.
The dispute unfolds as FT’s parent Nikkei reported higher global revenues but mixed profitability.
London-based staff would be the primary target of the four-day office mandate.

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