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What went right this week

1. A nuclear breakthrough potentially changed everything
   It has been described as the “holy grail” of energy. But despite decades of research, scientists have hitherto failed to unlock nuclear fusion’s potential, and with it the promise of near-limitless, low-carbon energy. Until now. On Tuesday, US researchers said they had overcome a major hurdle by producing more energy from a fusion experiment than they put in. This had never been done before.

2. A patient with ‘incurable’ leukaemia was cured
   A girl who had been diagnosed with “incurable” leukaemia is now free from the disease thanks to what scientists say is the most sophisticated cell engineering to date.

3. Europe’s biggest bank pledged to defund fossil fuels
   One of the world’s biggest fossil fuel financiers has agreed to stop funding new oil and gas projects. In its updated policy, HSBC said: “We will no longer provide upstream finance for the specific purposes of new oil and gas fields and related infrastructure.”

4. Belgium mooted a tax on private jets
   Private jets, short-haul flights and inefficient planes are to be taxed by the Belgian authorities in a bid to reduce emissions, Reuters news agency reported this week.

5. The UK boosted flexible working rights
   UK employees will have the right to request flexible working arrangements from day one of their new job, under legislation being brought in by the government. Currently, they can only exercise that right after six months.

6. London’s theatres pledged to give away unsold tickets
   A cultural initiative based on the food bank formula will offer disadvantaged families free tickets to see shows in London’s West End. Leading institutions, such as the Barbican, Roundhouse and National Theatre, have agreed to take part in the Ticket Bank project. Rather than leaving seats empty, participating venues will offer unsold gig and theatre tickets to people struggling with the cost of living.

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