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March 30, 2021

Bloomberg

Tech companies call on EU to set up a €100 billion sovereign tech fund

The leaders of around 35 unicorns and tech startups are calling for a European Sovereign Tech Fund to kick-start the creation of regional champions in green technology, science-driven startups, and other new industries.

The leaders of around 35 unicorns and tech startups are calling for a European Sovereign Tech Fund to kick-start the creation of regional champions in green technology, science-driven startups, and other new industries.
March 26, 2021

The Guardian, The Canary, Human Resources Director, Aljazeera

Friday news roundup March 26, 2021

The UN has warned alomst 34 million people are "one step away from starvation" and people in the least deprived areas of England and Wales can expect up to 20 fewer years of good health. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.

The UN has warned alomst 34 million people are "one step away from starvation" and people in the least deprived areas of England and Wales can expect up to 20 fewer years of good health. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.
March 25, 2021

The New York Times

Americans gaining up to 2 pounds a month during lockdown, study suggests

Americans who continued their lockdown habits could easily have gained 20 pounds.

Americans who continued their lockdown habits could easily have gained 20 pounds.
March 24, 2021

The Evening Standard

Only 52% of disabled people in the UK are currently employed

The Disability Commission has cautioned that the disability employment gap has widened as a result of the pandemic.

The Disability Commission has cautioned that the disability employment gap has widened as a result of the pandemic.
March 23, 2021

ITV News

The British army is to be cut down to 72,500 troops by 2025

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told the Commons that the reduction will not involve redundancies.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told the Commons that the reduction will not involve redundancies.
March 22, 2021

CNN

Finland becomes the happiest country in the world for the fourth year in a row

According to data from the Gallup World Poll, which informs the World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

According to data from the Gallup World Poll, which informs the World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
March 19, 2021

The Conversation, Quartz India, The New York Times, Associated Press

Friday news roundup March 19, 2021

The UK is to hold its census mid-pandemic and 131 million people were pushed into poverty and low-income groups in 2020. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.

The UK is to hold its census mid-pandemic and 131 million people were pushed into poverty and low-income groups in 2020. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.

Global news from IZA World of Labor

News from IZA World of Labor

Tech companies call on EU to set up a €100 billion sovereign tech fund

Friday news roundup March 26, 2021

Americans gaining up to 2 pounds a month during lockdown, study suggests

Only 52% of disabled people in the UK are currently employed

The British army is to be cut down to 72,500 troops by 2025

Finland becomes the happiest country in the world for the fourth year in a row

Friday news roundup March 19, 2021

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Instruction time and educational outcomes

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The widespread impacts of remittance flows

Unions and investment in intangible capital

Eliminating discrimination in hiring isn’t enough

Maternity leave versus early childcare—What are the long-term consequences for children?