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Reunions and rubble: Gaza’s first moments of peace
Jan 20, 2025
Anshul Pfeffer, Israel correspondent for The Economist, shares insights on the recent Gaza ceasefire and the emotional reunions it inspired. He discusses the political hurdles facing Israel's leadership and the internal strife among Palestinian factions. The potential for lasting peace is examined amidst ongoing challenges. Additionally, Pfeffer explores Britain's minimum wage rise, its implications for wage dynamics, and the growing recognition of hypnosis in medicine, highlighting its therapeutic benefits and barriers to acceptance.
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- The recent ceasefire in Gaza has led to both celebrations of returned hostages and the sobering reality of widespread destruction, necessitating extensive rebuilding efforts.
- Britain's minimum wage rise has sparked wage compression, challenging perceptions of fairness and equality in the labor market, particularly for skilled professions.
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Impact of Minimum Wage Increase on Job Market
The recent rise in Britain's minimum wage has created a notable phenomenon known as wage compression, where the pay gap between skilled and unskilled labor narrows significantly. With the minimum wage set to increase by 6.7% to £12.21 an hour, this change has raised concerns regarding the starting salaries of graduate positions, which now hover close to the minimum wage. This shift has incited debate on fairness versus equality, especially when comparing the earnings of junior doctors, who undergo extensive training, to entry-level positions in unskilled roles. The result has been a potential impact on career choices and a deeper examination of the value placed on skilled professions versus minimum wage jobs, prompting discussions about disparities in the labor market.
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