The 'Fearless Girl' sculpture in New York has had a bulletproof vest draped over it, in a campaign stunt about gun control. The campaign was thought up by parents of a school shooting victim, and advertising undergraduates, reflecting Gen Z's growing involvement in grassroots lobbying movements.

A study has found that LGBTQ people are more likely to avoid seeking medical advice and subsequent treatment, as they feel like they’ll be judged based on their sexuality. And with evidence suggesting this kind of discrimination exists in the healthcare sector, their concerns are qualified.

The Burberry Foundation is launching an in-school programme that will encourage British school children to pursue a future in the creative industries. In the UK, careers in the arts have long been filled by the more advantaged in society, but schemes like this are helping democratise access.

As CBD products take a grip on the food and drink market, drinks brand Recess has entered the fray with a CBD-infused sparkling water, which it claims can help creatives 'ease stress' at work. As stigmas around cannabis products fall, brands are highlighting CBD's stress-busting properties.