Bank branches that are geographically closer to the bank’s headquarters have greater levels of output and efficiency, thus performing better than branches further away, according to new research by Durham University Business School.

The fitness levels of young people are reduced during recessions, according to new research from Bradford School of Management.

Digital Public Infrastructure has had a transformative impact on India, extending far beyond inclusive finance.

As the temperature gauge rises and we dust off the barbecues, fire claims - especially in the garden - are on the rise. It isn’t just parties in the garden that can cause fire in the home, however, cooking accidents, poorly discarded smoking materials, and electrical faults all contribute to the risk we face.

In Japan, the menopause is associated with years of renewal and regeneration. But in the Western world, this phase of life is often linked to a loss of youth and fertility. Some African cultures view the menopause positively, while others view it negatively.

At a time when big pharma is shying away from research and development on new antibiotics, it is the small and medium-scale biopharmaceutical companies that have taken up the cudgels to fill this gap.