The US push for pay transparency
Getty (Credit: Getty) More US states and cities are forcing companies to disclose wage data, to improve equity. But it’s not a complete solution to closing wage gaps. California has become the latest US state to force employers to publish detailed information on salaries, in an effort to clamp down on gender and other wage […]
Tokyo Paralympics: Lucy Robinson hopeful of GB wheelchair basketball medal
Lucy Robinson believes Great Britain’s women can achieve wheelchair basketball medal glory at the Paralympics. The 22-year-old from Leicestershire is the youngest member of the squad and is set to make her senior debut in Tokyo. Robinson took up the sport in her teens after breaking her hip in a fall while roller skating. “There’s […]
‘May’s cry for help to Corbyn’
Reuters Theresa May’s speech on Tuesday reaching out to opposition parties makes the lead for several of the papers – with headlines such as “May’s cry for help to Corbyn” in the Daily Telegraph, “Weakened May pleads for support from rivals” in the Times and “May appeals to Labour for policy ideas” in the Guardian. […]
How the Japanese are putting an end to extreme work weeks
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Employees in the country whose brutal office culture has led to several deaths are beginning to rethink the tradition. Hideyuki can count on one hand the number of days he’s taken off work over the past year. “One day in April for my daughter’s elementary school enrolment ceremony; and two […]
Invictus Games 2023: Nigeria debut, supported by Meghan, shows ‘power of sport’ to help African veterans
When Peacemaker Azuegbulam suffered life-changing injuries while serving Nigeria in combat, little did he know that three years later he would be wearing a gold medal around his neck. He was part of Nigeria’s delegation at the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf – the first time an African nation had participated. The event for wounded, […]
Power struggle over who should watch over police in England and Wales
Getty Images More mayors have taken on powers to hold police forces to account in recent years The number of elected regional mayors has grown in recent years, but the role of police and crime commissioners (PCCs) has remained relatively obscure. And now there are signs that PCCs are gradually being phased out. Rishi Sunak’s […]
How to work from home with your kids during coronavirus
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Having kids can make you more productive – except when they’re there all the time. So how can you meet work obligations now that schools are closed? I love working from home, far away from chilly air-conditioning vents and noisy colleagues. I have few pointless meetings, zero interruptions and no […]
Laura Wolvaardt: South Africa captain says gender-equal match fees are ‘a step forward’
“Having a bit of a pipeline of players coming through who are, hopefully, able to play full-time cricket is going to increase the depth for our country – something we’ve been lacking,” Wolvaardt told the BBC World Service’s Stumped. “We’ve had a well looked-after national side but below that, in the past, we haven’t had […]
Labour must try harder to back women leaders
Getty Images Eluned Morgan stood to be first minister in 2018, coming third Health Minister Eluned Morgan says Labour needs to try harder to avoid a repeat of the upcoming Welsh leadership election where no woman is standing for the top job. She spoke as it was confirmed two men – Vaughan Gething and Jeremy […]
The city where you pay a year’s rent up front
Getty Images The high cost of living and the massive urbanisation of Lagos have spurred a migration of poor and middle class residents to Ogun State. (Credit: Getty Images) It took fashion designer Folayemi Alade four months to find an apartment to rent in Nigeria’s huge commercial capital, Lagos. The flat, reasonably spacious, is in […]