What are 'meme stocks', and what do they mean for women investors?

Easily accessible trading apps like Robinhood and Freetrade have drawn growing numbers of first-time women users during the pandemic. But could warnings about 'meme stocks' make some of them think twice?

Plastics tax urged for UK fast fashion brands 'fueling runaway climate change'

Britain's throwaway culture means most fast fashion will end up in landfill where it could take thousands of years to break down

Hard-hit by COVID-19, Latin America seen skimping on climate cash

Nations in the region have allocated some $318 billion to fiscal and stimulus measures, but only 2% has gone on climate initiatives

FACTBOX-Ten facts about rising child labour around the world

The United Nations says child labour is on the rise for the first time in 20 years

G7 to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries

With a global population nearing 8 billion and most people needing two doses, campaigners say commitments mark a start but leaders need to go much further, faster

British court rules in favour of researcher in transgender tweet row

Maya Forstater's 'gender-critical' views are covered by freedom of belief protections, appeals judge rules

Malaysian urban dwellers 'reclaim' city land, one garden at a time

Many cities have embraced urban farming to grow food locally and foster community, but some say access to land is often hampered by high costs and stiff competition

Sexual abuse 'normalised' in UK schools as boys pester girls for 'nudes'

Girls tell Ofsted inspectors how boys share 'nude' photos of other students on WhatsApp and Snapchat 'like a game'

Young, Indian, Unvaccinated: the world's largest inoculation drive falters

Though Prime Minister Modi opened vaccinations for people aged 18-45 - 600 million - there was no corresponding increase in vaccine supplies

OPINION: Why I’m not bothering with the G7 anymore

At global summits, I would spend hours pressuring leaders to act on poverty, climate, and justice. Now I know they're a waste of time

OPINION: Investors need G7 governments to close the climate ambition gap

The pace and scale of decarbonisation required for net zero will only be possible with the right policy measures and incentives to support growth in investment opportunities

The G7 must place women at the heart of build back better agenda

The G7 have a rare opportunity to build inclusive economies that prioritise women and their children. It’s time to really invest in women-led businesses

OPINION: Why is child labour not on the G7 agenda?

To build back better we have to reverse the outrageous increase in child labour

OPINION: Why a blanket ban on child labour can harm children: lessons from Ethiopia

Working about 20 hours a week can have a positive impact on children’s school attendance, analysis by UNICEF and Ethiopia’s Central Statistics Agency shows

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