UK plans to cut bilateral funding for water projects in developing nations by 80% – leaked memo

The UK plans to slash bilateral funding on water and sanitation projects in developing countries by more than 80% this year, despite handwashing and good hygiene being critical defences in the fight against coronavirus,...

The world’s vaccine factory that cannot protect its own people

Of all the developing nations, India should have been able to summon a defence against COVID's second wave.

India crematoriums ‘underreporting bodies’ as suspicion grows over number of COVID victims

There's growing concern that India's official tally of coronavirus deaths does not match what grieving relatives and others are seeing on the ground.

UK plans to cut bilateral funding for water projects in developing nations by 80% – leaked memo

The UK plans to slash bilateral funding on water and sanitation projects in developing countries by more than 80% this year, despite handwashing and good hygiene being critical defences in the fight against coronavirus,...

The world’s vaccine factory that cannot protect its own people

Of all the developing nations, India should have been able to summon a defence against COVID's second wave.

India crematoriums ‘underreporting bodies’ as suspicion grows over number of COVID victims

There's growing concern that India's official tally of coronavirus deaths does not match what grieving relatives and others are seeing on the ground.

NHS nurse: ‘I was given a £10,000 COVID fine – but I will take it to the High Court’

As a seasoned union rep in the NHS, Karen Reissmann knew that there would be hoops to jump through organising a street protest during the pandemic.

Crocs sales sky rocket after pandemic popularity and celebrity collaborations

Shoe company Crocs has reported a record first quarter in sales, with the share price increasing by 11% on 27 April.