Investigations

March 6, 2026

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Two years after the launch of the UK’s Invest in Women Taskforce, its flagship fund of funds is yet to deploy any capital


Amy Lewin

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The Bootstrap 4F team at the London Stock Exchange, April 2025

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"A systematic review of the global prevalence of depression and anxiety among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic" (DOI: S2667062322001593) indicates a significant increase in mental health issues among youth, particularly linked to school closures and social isolation. The study, published in The Lancet Global Health, synthesizes global data showing elevated rates of depression and anxiety compared to pre-pandemic levels. The full article can be accessed on The Lancet Global Health or ScienceDirect.

Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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