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The WHO calls for urgent investment in universal health coverage

The 2024 Global Health Expenditure Report released by the WHO (World Health Organization) reveals that after an initial surge in public health spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, the average government cost of health per capita dropped in 2022 across all income groups.

Putin and the pandemic: Testing the paradoxes of Putinism

Professor Richard Sakwa is a seasoned expert on President Putin: Here he unpacks Russian leadership during COVID-19, exploring the paradoxes of Putinism.

What to do if you can’t afford to pay child maintenance during lockdown

Lucinda Holliday, partner and head of family and divorce law at Blaser Mills Law, offers advice to parents who find themselves unable to meet their child or spousal financial commitments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How much have frameworks opened up IT service procurement to SMEs?

Richard Blanford, Chief Executive of Fordway, discusses how technology procurement frameworks help organisations speed up purchasing and obtain better value services.

How to chase unpaid invoices if you are freelancing

Matt Dowling, CEO and Founder of Freelancer Club, suggest six effective ways freelancers and small businesses can chase unpaid invoices amid the COVID-19 uncertainty.

Innovating out of a crisis – further action is needed to support early-stage startups

James Badgett, co-founder of Angel Investment Network, explores the further measures that Government should consider to support Britain’s early-stage startups.

Fintech gives community lenders a timely boost

Chris Gorst, Head of Better Markets, Nesta Challenges discusses the struggles of credit unions and other community lenders.

How to manage an insolvency process

John Bell, director and founder of Clarke Bell, discusses how a company can manage an insolvency process when going out of business is the only option.

How to make it as a fintech startup in the UK

Here, Eyal Nachum, Co-Founder and fintech guru at Bruc Bond, explores how fintech startups can prosper in the UK market.

Handling corporate debt in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak

Hiren Gandhi, partner at Blaser Mills Law, outlines the government schemes available to help businesses if they find themselves in corporate debt as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Food waste during a global pandemic can create opportunity for change

Food security is one of the biggest concerns emerging globally: What can be changed in the UK to stop food waste?

What are the financial implications of COVID-19 for SMEs? 

Here, Simon Renshaw, senior insolvency practitioner at Company Debt, highlights what financial implications UK SMEs will have to face amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Government slammed for lack of support given to self-employed

Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator and IR35 Shield, discusses the lack of rights and support available for the self-employed during the COVID-19 lockdown.

What will the post-COVID-19 work environment look like?

Philip Turvey, executive director of Anglia Research, provides insight into what the post-COVID-19 work environment may look like in the months ahead.

Businesses must adapt in order to survive COVID-19

Atul Bhakta, CEO, One World Express, says that businesses must change to survive coronavirus and offers advice on how they can do it.

Can nurseries remain sustainable now and beyond COVID-19?

June O’Sullivan, CEO of London Early Years Foundation, discusses whether nurseries will be able to remain sustainable now and in the future due to the financial strains and safety concerns of COVID-19.

COVID-19: How does the furlough scheme work?

Beck Shillito from Wilson Field breaks down the UK Government's furlough scheme explaining what it is, who is eligible and how it works.

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