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United Kingdom
Chart of the day: London is the Airbnb capital of the world
New data explores the penetration of Airbnb in cities around the world.
Chemical and Materials Industry
Renting clothes could be the future of fashion
The rise of rental clothing outlets could mean a decline in waste and a more sustainable fashion industry.
Arts and Culture
This is what 'untranslatable' words tell us about English speakers
Inaccurate claims about other languages can be damaging to our perceptions of their speakers - and many of them are untrue.
Workforce and Employment
Tired commuters now have a place to sleep
Sleep pods have been introduced in cities such as London and New York.
Mining and Metals
Why can't all plastic waste be recycled?
There are still big challenges to overcome.
Inclusive Growth Framework
Listening to employees’ ideas could solve UK’s productivity slowdown
Great ideas come from within a company.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
McDonald's UK restaurants are banning plastic straws
The fast food chain recently announced it would remove single-use straws from its UK restaurants.
Emerging Technologies
London's buskers will soon be able to take contactless payments
A new initiative spearheaded by London mayor Sadiq Khan will allow street performers to take electronic payments.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
A group of London Muslims are going green for Ramadan
In a break from culinary tradition, there is no meat or plastic at this nightly feast.
Social Innovation
This Scottish café chain has built a village for the homeless
Social Bite has been employing homeless people since its creation in 2012, and has now gone one step further.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Theresa May challenges scientists to use AI to fight cancer
And has given them 4 areas to focus on.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
London may introduce car-free days to cut pollution
Mayor Sadiq Khan is proposing more car-free days to reduce carbon emissions in the British capital.
Future of Economic Progress
Here's how $13,000 could solve the generational wealth divide
A British think tank has come up with a radical proposal to address the huge gap in wealth between the country's older generation millennials.
United Kingdom
This is what Sweden's 'latte dads' tell us about a critical social change
Swedish parents are required to split their parental leave, leading to the common sight of "latte dads" out and about, alone with their children.
Real Estate
Young Londoners face over 20 years of saving to buy a small apartment
Rising housing prices and lower salaries are edging out millennials from the first-time home buyer market.