The gender pay gap in the UK is not expected to close until 2056, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which analyzed official pay data. The TUC's findings, released recently, indicate that at the current rate of progress, it will take over three decades to eliminate the disparity between men's and women's wages. The gender pay gap currently stands at 12.8%, or £2,548 per year, according to the TUC.
The TUC's analysis revealed that the pay gap is most pronounced in the finance and insurance industry, where it reaches 27.2%. However, even in sectors where women constitute the majority of employees, such as health and social care, the gap persists. In contrast, the leisure service sector showed a much smaller gap of only 1.5%. Employers with more than 250 UK staff are required to report their pay data.
In other news, the United Nations Security Council is facing calls for reform. The UN Secretary-General has stated that the absence of African representation is "indefensible," according to Al Jazeera. The news outlet reported that Latin American countries and most of those in Asia also lack permanent seats, despite their large populations.
Meanwhile, the existing world order is being questioned. At the Munich Security Conference, the United States signaled its readiness to act independently of its European allies unless they increase their military spending, according to Sky News. Germany's chancellor also stated that the old, rules-based world order is no longer in effect.
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned an "extreme minority" after female IDF soldiers were rescued from riots in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, as reported by Sky News. Video footage showed the soldiers being escorted away by police amidst a crowd of protestors. Authorities arrested at least 22 people on Sunday after protesters set police motorcycles on fire, overturned a police vehicle, and attacked officers.
Finally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has faced criticism for selling a T-shirt commemorating the 1936 Berlin Games, which took place during the Nazi era. Euronews reported that the "Men's 'Natural 1936 Berlin Games Olympic Heritage T-Shirt'" was sold out in the online Olympic shop for 39 euros. The sale of the merchandise has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the IOC of overlooking the association with the Nazi regime and Adolf Hitler.
AI-Assisted Journalism
Synthesized from multiple sources. Reviewed for accuracy.
Deep insights powered by AI
Continue exploring
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment