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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.
Global Risks
Why retreating from globalisation is not the solution to Britain’s economic problems
As Britain waits to see how Brexit will affect its economy, fearing globalisation could put it in worse danger.
Values
Religious stereotypes need the same attention as race and gender
With campaigns like #MeToo and #TimesUp dominating the media, it's time we paid attention to the religious stereotypes that are on the rise.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
City jobs are no more at risk of automation than they were a century ago
Once it was servants, today it's sales reps. New research confirms that when it comes to the rise of the robots, cities have seen it all before.
Circular Economy
Something to chew on: Turning old gum into something new
A British designer is using used gum to create more useful, less harmful products.
Climate Change
The scientific reason Europe is incredibly cold and snowy this week
Europe's cold temperatures are part of a wider phenomenon linked to weather in the Arctic.
Media, Entertainment and Information
This is why loneliness is bad for your health
Social isolation can result in a number of long-term health issues, including increased blood pressure and cholesterol levels.