As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

The education system in the UK is failing children across the country, with many considering it restrictive and archaic. New Schools, like the XP School in Doncaster, take an unconventional approach to education, aiming to help kids enjoy school and better equip them for the real world.

With millions of children at home because of lockdowns, teachers have been forced to adapt the way they teach. However, with the crisis laying bare the inequalities among students and holes in the previous system, many parents and teachers are asking how teaching could be revamped.

COVID-19 has accelerated digital education and boosted the UK’s edtech market. What lessons can be gleaned from this new way of learning, in terms of pupil autonomy, wellbeing, and engagement, and what does the future hold for Gen Alphas, as they navigate education in a post-pandemic world?

Fitness coach Joe Wicks has launched an online workout class for British children who are out of school due to lockdown measures. With people closely scrutinising influencers’ reactions to the COVID-19 crisis, initiatives that support those in need are likely to boost reputations in the long-term.