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Japan and the UK are both considering four-day workweeks to improve work-life balance and address labor shortages. Japan's initiative has seen slow adoption, while the UK government is proposing legislation to allow employees to request compressed hours. Both countries face cultural and economic challenges in implementing these changes.
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Hedge fund tycoon Sir Paul Marshall has acquired The Spectator magazine for £100 million, following a lengthy auction process. The deal comes after a failed bid by an Abu Dhabi-backed consortium, which was blocked by UK legislation prohibiting foreign ownership of British media assets. Marshall aims to enhance the magazine's potential while maintaining editorial independence.
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David Knowles, a 32-year-old journalist known for the 'Ukraine: The Latest' podcast, died suddenly in Gibraltar on September 8, 2024. The cause of death is suspected to be cardiac arrest, and investigations are ongoing with support from UK Counter Terrorism Policing.