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Global news from IZA World of Labor

Political and social debates on labor economic issues affect people around the world every single day. IZA World of Labor content provides evidence-based background information to help inform policy decisions. Our news summaries draw on a range of international sources to bring you selected news related to IZA World of Labor articles, videos, opinions, and topics.

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  • July 31, 2017
    The Guardian, BBC, Beat

    Growing number of men diagnosed with eating disorders

    The number of adult men in the UK admitted to hospital with an eating disorder increased by over 70% over the past seven years, according to NHS data.
    The number of adult men in the UK admitted to hospital with an eating disorder increased by over 70% over the past seven years, according to NHS data.
  • July 28, 2017
    Evening Standard, The Guardian

    Co-chair of government review says BBC women let pay gap happen

    Sir Philip Hampton, co-author of the UK government's Hampton-Alexander Review, which is looking at ways of increasing women’s representation on FTSE 350 boards, said, when asked about the pay gap at the BBC by London’s Evening Standard newspaper, “I suspect they let it happen because they weren't doing much about it.”
    Sir Philip Hampton, co-author of the UK government's Hampton-Alexander Review, which is looking at ways of increasing women’s representation on FTSE 350 boards, said, when asked about the pay gap at the BBC by London’s Evening Standard newspaper, “I suspect they let it happen because they weren't doing much about it.”
  • July 27, 2017
    Hindustan Times, The Quint

    Nearly five million Indian citizens planning to migrate within the next year

    An estimated 4.8 million Indian adults are actively planning and preparing to move to another country within the next 12 months, with the US and the UK among the most favored destination countries for prospective migrants.
    An estimated 4.8 million Indian adults are actively planning and preparing to move to another country within the next 12 months, with the US and the UK among the most favored destination countries for prospective migrants.
  • July 25, 2017
    The Guardian

    Japan’s doctors propose increasing retirement age to 75

    Doctors in Japan have suggested raising the definition of senior citizen to those aged 75 and older to help the country keep pace with its rapidly aging population.
    Doctors in Japan have suggested raising the definition of senior citizen to those aged 75 and older to help the country keep pace with its rapidly aging population.
  • July 24, 2017
    BBC, The Family and Childcare Trust, OECD

    The cost of childcare and school holidays is rising

    As summer holidays are beginning for school children across Europe and the US, many working parents are facing the challenge of arranging affordable childcare for the coming weeks.

    As summer holidays are beginning for school children across Europe and the US, many working parents are facing the challenge of arranging affordable childcare for the coming weeks.

  • July 21, 2017
    The Independent, PinkNews

    Jeremy Corbyn calls for overhaul of trans rights

    The leader of the UK’s opposition Labour Party, speaking at the PinkNews Summer Parliamentary reception this week, called for an overhaul of the Gender Recognition Act to allow trans people to self-identify their gender.
    The leader of the UK’s opposition Labour Party, speaking at the PinkNews Summer Parliamentary reception this week, called for an overhaul of the Gender Recognition Act to allow trans people to self-identify their gender.
  • July 20, 2017
    The Guardian, Huffington Post

    BBC faces criticism following disclosure of gender wage gap

    An unprecedented list published by the BBC this week has revealed that only a third of its top earners are women, with all seven of the highest salaries going to men.
    An unprecedented list published by the BBC this week has revealed that only a third of its top earners are women, with all seven of the highest salaries going to men.
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