'We won't cower in a corner': UK social entrepreneurs brace for Brexit
It is estimated that one in 12 British social enterprises receives income in the form of grants or investment from the EU, worth about 60 million pounds
Suspected slaves 'languish' in two-tier UK; European victims helped first
People from outside the European Union who have been enslaved or trafficked into Britain are far less likely to have their cases processed by the government compared to their British or EU counterparts
London school-bag essentials: books, lunch and an air-pollution sensor
Primary-school pupils are taking part in a study to understand better how their daily routines expose them to toxic air
Wetlands help protect us from floods and purify our water
Despite the many benefits of wetlands, their potential is still not fully utilised
Rights of 'ordinary people' in focus as 1 billion vote in Asia
From India to Indonesia, voters in Asia this year are set to put rights for women, LGBT+ equality and land issues top of the agenda
Does #nomakeup trend help women or is it bare-faced cheek?
Campaign dates back about three years to when singer Alicia Keys vowed not to wear make-up anymore but it has gained momentum this year with other celebrities and industries following suit
In war, dirty water more dangerous to children than violence, says UNICEF
Most vulnerable are young children under age 5, who are 20 times more likely to die from diseases than violence
Plant protein startups vie to tap China’s hungry market
Backed by some of the world's top billionaires, plant protein firms are expanding into China for the first time this year
Can bringing young and old under one roof solve the world's housing crisis?
Sharing arrangements where elderly people offer a room to a youth could help ease both loneliness and housing affordability problems, experts say
African cyclone survivors risk 'second wave' of loss with disease threat
At least half a million people are at risk of disease as clean water runs short in the disaster zone