It was not until the 50th anniversary that his now-71-year-old son, Howard, learned of his father’s journey on Empire Windrush. In January 2020 I opened the doors to my counselling business. Then, just a couple of months later we were hit by a pandemic that would bring the world to a standstill.

In these contexts, the International Treaty’s multilateral approach for collaboration between countries is ever more important. The campaigns were macro and micro. My mother, armed with a bible and a food thermos, with children underfoot, staged a day-long sit-in directly outside our director of education’s private office when my sister was allocated a lesser school than merited. The director hunkered down – for who was he to be challenged by a female immigrant, but she had stuff to eat and read, more patience than him and a deal of indignation. By day’s end, the allocation was changed. It took cussedness to prevail. I had some really dark times. I was on strong antidepressants and the ripples went far and wide with my family. I also had really bad local press.” BACP issued information about online counselling and CPD was offered to help counsellors transition. I signed up for these opportunities, to ensure I was working safely with my clients despite the changes.Changing tastes and trends are also spurring demand for new crop varieties from farmers seeking to improve their livelihoods, whether it’s by growing quinoa or by cultivating pigeon peas. After something like this you really know who your friends are. It gave me a different perspective on life,” she says. Declaring yourself bankrupt as an individual can be a devastating decision to make, both financially and emotionally – but for many people it can also provide a fresh start. Here three people share their experiences of surviving – and thriving – after bankruptcy. “It’s not the end of the world”

Anju and Neelam produce vegetable samosas and okra pakora at Londis N16. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardian These voices were not a part of the discussions when the International Treaty was first negotiated, but they are now increasingly making themselves heard. These videos have helped me reach a whole new audience and to raise the awareness of counselling generally.Even in challenging economic times, Lowman thinks people still need the affordable treats that their local shop provides. Customers might not be going out for dinner as much, but they still treat themselves to little luxuries, like fancy drinks and premium chocolate. Having an online and social media presence seemed to be increasingly important for any business. Online sessions have made it possible to work with people nationwide and social media is a great platform to reach more potential clients. Some of the fresh produce at McCall’s Organics, Manchester. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian Daniel, who is now 24, found the process straightforward and was fortunate enough not to own a property so he lost no personal assets. The conditions of his bankruptcy mean he cannot be a company director for 12 months or apply for any credit or finance. A 'new normal' was developing and our daily lives were ever changing. My counselling practice needed to fit in with this new environment.