In a thought-provoking discussion, Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the surprising aftermath of Ethiopia's civil war, where a newfound peace agreement raises cautious hopes for humanitarian relief in Tigray. She also dives into the pressing issue of older workers exiting the British labor market, revealing personal stories and the emotional challenges behind this trend. Additionally, Banjo shares insights from an unexpected 'crypto rave', showcasing the evolving culture within the cryptocurrency community.
A surprise peace agreement should permit desperately needed humanitarian relief for millions in the region of Tigray—but there are reasons to doubt the grinding conflict is at an end. Britain has a problem that other rich countries do not: its over-50s are flooding out of the labour market. And our correspondent attends an unexpectedly tame “crypto rave”.