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The G20 group of rich nations hopes that temporarily suspending debt payments from poor countries will help those nations divert resources to dealing with the health and economic consequences of coronavirus - we hear from the 大象传媒's Andrew Walker and Sarah Clifton of the Jubilee Debt Campaign. The Democrats and Republicans, along with their supporters, are spending far more money on this election than on any other in US history - we get the details from Sarah Brymer at the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks money in US politics. The coronavirus pandemic has upended many people's work lives and the future of entire businesses are in doubt. Yet a global survey of 20,000 people suggests the average worker is happier now than a year ago. The survey was carried out by WorkL and we hear from its founder, Lord Price, who is also the chairman of Fair Trade UK. Entrepreneurship and setting up a new company is normally associated with risk-loving youth, but the 大象传媒's Dougal Shaw has been to meet some older people who have taken the plunge and started their own companies in recent months. Plus, our regular workplace commentator Alison Green offers tips on how to keep virtual work meetings productive and professional. And we're joined throughout the programme by Erin Delmore in New York and Sushma Ramachandran in Delhi. (Picture of US dollars via Getty Images).