Oxford drops in Guardian ranking; could you do a four-day work week? And more top news

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The University of St Andrews has beaten Oxford for the first time in the Guardian's 2020 University league tables. The Scottish university came in second place, while Cambridge took the overall top spot. Matt Hiely-Rayner, who compiled the guide, said St Andrews’s strong performance was in part a result of very high student satisfaction levels. The rankings are based on data tied to institutional performance and student outcomes across UK universities. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Could the UK work week be one day shorter? Almost three quarters of British workers claim they could do their job to the same standard in four days, according to YouGov survey. Meanwhile, the Labour Party recently commissioned a study calling for fewer working hours for public-sector employees. A Bloomberg podcast explores the question of a four-day workweek, including how it affects productivity and office flexibility, the types of job where it can work, and whether a shorter work day would be a better option.? Here’s what people are saying.

The High Court has rejected an attempt to prosecute Boris Johnson over allegations he lied during the Brexit campaign. Johnson was said to have stated Britain would be ￡350 million a week better off outside the EU, which opponents argued was deliberately misleading. The NHS cash claim was plastered all over a campaign bus that toured the UK in ahead of the 2016 referendum. Judges took about five minutes on the decision, and have promised to share their reasons at a later date. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Rising rental costs are preventing British youth from moving to cities with higher wages, according to a new report from The Resolution Foundation. Rents have risen by almost 90% in the highest-paying local authority areas, compared to just over 70% among the lowest-paying local authority areas, the think tank found. About two decades ago, renters moving from a low-paying area to a higher paying area would’ve gained about 16% in wealth after housing costs were deducted from their salaries, compared to 1% today. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Starbucks will encourage customers at Gatwick Airport to borrow a reusable cup which they can then drop off before boarding their flight. In what is being billed as a first in the UK, the coffee giant says the scheme will help cut waste and tackle "throwaway" culture. The trial will begin at Gatwick's South Terminal Monday in partnership with Hubbub, a charity, and will see 2,000 reusable cups in circulation in the airport. If only 250 customers used the cups per day, it would save 7,000 paper cups in a month, research suggests. Here's what people are saying.

This article has been updated: From earlier: Some politicians and academics are advocating for schools to teach more specialised vocational training.

Idea of the Day: The options most commonly presented to you in life are not the only ones available to you, says author Chris Guillebeau.

“You know how when someone says ‘Would you like A or B?’ Often they’re presenting you with a false choice, and the best answer is to say ‘I’d like C, my own choice.’"

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