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A room of one's own? London carves out spaces for women →

February 11, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

Projects that cater solely to women are cropping up around the British capital, carving out spaces for women to meet and support each other. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION

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February 11, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
london, women, renting, female-only
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London launches green energy firm to fight climate change, poverty →

January 14, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

London's mayor launched a green energy company that will provide "fair-priced" electricity from renewable sources on Monday, seeking to reduce carbon emissions and make fuel more affordable. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION

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January 14, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
london, green energy, climate change, electricity
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Flat pack: Londoners offer rooms to young journalists to diversify media →

December 19, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

PressPadโ€™s UK mentors are making room in the industry โ€“ and their properties โ€“ for aspiring journalists. THE GUARDIAN

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December 19, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
london, media, journalism, diversity
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City traders call for shorter working day in bid to improve diversity and mental health →

November 07, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

City traders have called for a shorter working day in a bid to attract more women and working parents into a profession with a reputation for long hours and a male-dominated culture. THE INDEPENDENT

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November 07, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
traders, the city, london, work, employee wellbeing
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