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All over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is revealing structural inequalities and the precarious situation that workers and communities face. For many, the economic fallout poses a crisis of its own. Yet, as governments, civil society and consumers respond, the pandemic could also be a catalyst for change. Clare Carlile explains more...

Ryan Brightwell, Director of Research at the Dutch NGO BankTrack, reports from the front line.

Sean Buchan, campaigner at Stop Funding Heat, and lead writer of their new report On The Back Burner: How Facebook’s Inaction on Misinformation Fuels The Global Climate Crisis, explains the background to the campaign and says action is needed now.

Corporate tax abuse continues to make headline news with more and more companies outed as tax avoiders. This section aims to help consumers find out more and campaign on the issue. We explain what fair tax is, how you can find out if companies are fair tax registered, and how we rate companies on their tax conduct. We also link to a global list of…

Chemical producer Monsanto was bought by German company Bayer in 2018. What were the criticisms of Monsanto when it existed, and is Bayer any better?

In this guide we investigate the ethical and environmental record of 71 over-the-counter medicine brands. With pharmacists being able to provide advice as well as sell medicines more people are opting to buy what they need rather than see the doctor. But do you know how ethical the different brands are?

How to find sustainable period products, with ratings for 39 menstrual product brands. Over the course of around 40 years, a woman will use a huge amount of period products. Disposables have heavy cost and environmental implications, especially as many disposables have plastic in them.

Following this year’s publication of the Co-op Bank’s ‘Values and Ethics Report 2018’, the Customer Union for Ethical Banking raised the alarm after its eagle-eyed discovery that the report lacked external scrutiny from a third party.

The Academics for Peace group has renewed calls for a boycott of academic institutions linked to the Turkish state.

Brunei’s Sultan has announced that the country will not impose the death penalty for those convicted of having anal sex.

Pepsi and Coke are both trying to muscle in on the health-conscious beverage market, as sugary drinks are losing some favour with shoppers.

Charity Bank says it is motivated by a desire to support charities and social enterprises. Does it live up to its ethical name and claims? We’ve summarised the key ethical issues to consider when it comes to Charity Bank.

With the cost of living crisis and sustainability concerns, more and more people are buying secondhand.  In this guide, we look at everything from how to avoid scams and dud deals to the best online retail platforms for pre-loved clothing, furniture, phones, and more. 

Here we list campaign groups, charities and other organisations that focus on Palestinian human rights. 

Heating our homes can cost a lot in terms of carbon, as well as energy bills. In fact, around 10% of total UK emissions come from home heating.  By switching to smart heating, we can significantly reduce the amount of energy we use – making a key climate action you can take to cut your carbon footprint. Here, we provide a roadmap to smart…

Our Best Buy Label is the last word on ethical labelling making it even easier to find the products and services that reflect your principles.

We investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental records of 12 television manufacturers. Although many people now consume news and entertainment via smartphones and laptops, televisions remain a popular device for the home. 

Fur comes with massive animal rights and animal welfare issues. In this article, we discuss the ethics of fur, which brands still use fur, and whether faux fur is an ethical alternative. 

The Body Shop faced a boycott by consumers for more than a decade over animal testing.  So what was behind The Body Shop boycott and how ethical is the company now?

The Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill was designed to reverse the climate and ecological breakdown. The Zero Hour! team who are supporting the campaign for the bill outline its progress and how you can get involved in ensuring it become official legislation.