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From Tokyo to London, heatwaves send men to work in shorts

The sweltering summer temperatures are prompting men to ditch long pants for shorts in the office, with retailers noting a rise in sales of linen shorts and suits in Britain. Some businesses are softening their dress codes to help employees deal with the heat. Unions are advocating for more flexible dress policies as workers express their discomfort, including a bus driver who made headlines by protesting in a skirt.

24 Aug 2026 8:27 pm