The leaders of around 35 unicorns and tech startups are calling for a European Sovereign Tech Fund to kick-start the creation of regional champions in green technology, science-driven startups, and other new industries.

The UN has warned alomst 34 million people are "one step away from starvation" and people in the least deprived areas of England and Wales can expect up to 20 fewer years of good health. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.

Americans who continued their lockdown habits could easily have gained 20 pounds.

The Disability Commission has cautioned that the disability employment gap has widened as a result of the pandemic.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told the Commons that the reduction will not involve redundancies.

According to data from the Gallup World Poll, which informs the World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

The UK is to hold its census mid-pandemic and 131 million people were pushed into poverty and low-income groups in 2020. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.