Jul 07 2020
LONDON, July 7 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Returning to
work after lockdown is proving especially challenging for staff
at Britain's Bravest Manufacturing Company (BBMC), most of whom
have disabilities or are military veterans.
Jun 29 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Homeless vendors of Britain's Big Issue are being equipped with face masks, rubber gloves and contactless payment terminals as the magazine prepares to return to the streets following the easing of lockdown measures.
Jun 26 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Getting groceries in the coronavirus crisis has been tricky for many people, but for Eric Jones - an 89-year-old Briton who lives alone and relies on cash - it has proved particularly perplexing.
Jun 08 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A team of British scientists developing a coronavirus vaccine has set up a special company to distribute it if they are successful, rather than partnering with a big pharmaceutical company, to ensure access for the world's poorest.
Jun 03 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Black and Asian people are more likely than white people to be fined in London under coronavirus laws, official data showed on Wednesday, as tens of thousands gathered in the British capital to protest against racism.
May 20 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - For more than 50 years, a manually operated turntable ferry in rural Scotland has transported passengers between the mainland and Isle of Skye, one of the last ferries of its kind in the world.
May 12 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As those bereaved by the coronavirus seek to say goodbye to loved ones in lockdown, ethical funeral providers are finding new ways to help them to grieve and connect from a distance.
May 04 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A group of 40 global aid agencies and charities launched an alliance on Monday to help social entrepreneurs weather the coronavirus crisis, saying they provided a vital safety net for some of the world's poorest people.
May 01 2020
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From paid sick leave to protective gear for staff, the coronavirus crisis has pushed workers' rights up the list of priorities for companies and individuals looking to invest ethically, experts say.
Apr 17 2020
LONDON, April 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From
painting to poetry, group art sessions are a highlight for many
elderly residents in care homes across southwest Britain,
bringing cheer and chat along with tea and cake.