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Economics Nobel Prize Honours Two Centuries Data Analysis of Gender Gap In Earnings
The Nobel Prize Organisation honoured Claudia Goldin for shedding light on the various underlying factors like childbirth and contraceptive pills as reasons behind the gender gap in earnings.
Global Stocks Mixed Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data
US stocks recovered lost ground to close down just slightly Thursday, while those in Europe finished lower, ahead of key US jobs data.
UK Film and TV Crews Stage 'Crew Call for Change' Protest At the London Film Festival
BritCrewStories called the UK film and TV crews to join the strikes in the US by staging a red carpet demonstration at the London Film Festival.
Stock Markets Drop As Key Treasury Yield Hits 16-year Peak
Global stocks tumbled Tuesday after a closely watched US bond benchmark hit a 16-year high, exacerbating worries about elevated interest rates as the dollar briefly topped 150 yen.
Study Shows British Youths and Women Prone To Digital Poverty
The Digital Poverty Alliance published a report that shows 18 to 34-year-old British youths and women are more prone to digital poverty than 35 to 55-year-old Brits and men, and improving digital skills could save 24,000 lives annually.
Conservative Party Conference Overshadowed by HS2 Rumours
Chairman Jeremy Hunt has already signed off on "reallocating" money from HS2's northern leg to other transport projects, according to reports.
Sarah Ferguson Mourns Death Of 'Loyal, Hardworking' Assistant
"My heart breaks for her family and friends," the Duchess of York shared.
How Remote Working Is Negatively Affecting Gen Z
Gen Z is speaking out against experiencing loneliness and a lack of motivation due to the detrimental effects of remote working.
US Anti-discrimination Agency Sues Tesla Over 'Pervasive' Racism
A federal anti-discrimination agency filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Elon Musk's Tesla of allowing "pervasive" racism at its Silicon Valley car plant and retaliating against Black workers who opposed such abuse.
WGA Members Can Now Return to Work After Approving New Deal
Union members voted favourably to the deal negotiated by the WGA from the AMPTP thus ending the five-month strike in Hollywood.
New Student Finance Law Opens the Doors of Lifelong Upskilling for Employability
The UK government has passed a new student finance law keeping in mind the burden of student loans and the necessity of constant upskilling in the current job market.
Over 30,000 Economically Inactive British Youths to Get Youth Offer Employment Support
Economically inactive British youths can now get employment support through the Youth Offer programme, which will reduce work barriers with assistance like interview coaching.
US States Relax Child Labor Laws Amid Rise In Illegal Work
Working in industrial laundries at age 14, laboring up to 35 hours a week on top of school -- some US states are relaxing the barriers to employing minors, despite rising cases of exploitation.
Torture Death And Chaos Continues In Afghanistan
The UN has recorded a series of events conducted by the Taliban against both men and women in Afghanistan, including beatings, imprisonment and executions.
Companies must harness transformative technologies like AI to stay afloat
Companies must always keep up with technological trends – or risk losing their market and being driven out of business by either the competition or technology itself.
Women continue to face discrimination in Afghanistan two years into Taliban rule
The Taliban barred girls from attending secondary schools on September 18, 2021, a month after it took over Afghanistan.
UN refugee chief seeks inclusion, not quick fixes, as needs grow
As the world faces an unprecedented number of refugees and a backlash grows in Europe, a top UN official is warning against the political push for quick fixes.
What has Russell Brand been accused of?
Four women have come forward as sexual assault victims in a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary that investigates Russell Brand's treatment of women.
US Fed likely to pause rate hikes despite higher inflation
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a summer of mixed economic data, while leaving the door open to another hike if needed.
Why 'design thinking' matters for business success
Despite the potential profit benefits it can bring, "design thinking" is not always the focus of executive decision-making in the business world, says Swiss industrial designer Rea Stark.
Britain and Singapore announce new strategic partnership during G20 Summit
Prime Minister Sunak emphasised the significance of this agreement, highlighting the broader objectives of his international engagements, which prioritise the interests of the British people.
Nigeria Labour Congress issue 2 day strike to tackle economic crisis
The NLC has threatened to completely shut down the economy if the Nigerian Federal Government fail to meet their demands within the two-day strike.
Exploring the financial Landscape of Online Casinos
Delve into the financial intricacies of the online casino world, uncovering revenue models and investment trends.
Asian markets rise as US jobs data ease rate pressure on Fed
Asian stocks rose Monday on hopes the Federal Reserve has come to the end of its interest rate hiking cycle following a positive US jobs report.
The Philippines declares war on modern slavery and sexual exploitation
Reports show that around 859,000 people in the Philippines are bound by modern slavery. The British Embassy in Manila is supporting the government's crackdown by calling for project bids.
Access to veteran-specific supported housing and health care services at an all-time high
Government's Collaborative Efforts with NHS England, Housing Providers, and Charities Yield Record Levels of Support for Veterans.
Ministers collaborate to encourage veterans' self-declaration for specialised healthcare
Ministers Mercer and Barclay are promoting veterans' specialised healthcare pathways in England, urging ex-service personnel to declare as veterans for tailored physical and mental health support through NHS England programmes.
UK SMEs postponing investment plans as they cope with higher costs
UK small businesses are postponing their investment plans as they grapple with inflationary pressures and higher interest rates in line with fiscal policy.
Al-Ittihad preparing to tempt Liverpool with £118m bid for Mohamed Salah
Jurgen Klopp has insisted that his star forward isn't going anywhere