Bite-sized stories this week: Businesses pledge big at climate talks, UK construction firm Wates hits £20m social spending target, a new law in Cyprus, grants windfall for Irish projects and a market first in recycled materials for  water company Belu.

Green social enterprises based in Scotland can now access dedicated funding to help them grow their business – but with some strings attached.

After years of being turned away from Karachi’s best beauty salons, transgender woman Bebo Haider started her own – and her doors are open to everyone. Our DICE Young Storymaker reports on an enterprise supporting a sidelined community.

“To be in the midst of people who are trying to make the world a better place is good for all of us!” The SEWF 2019 bursary winners reflect on their trip to Ethiopia in October.

What have the two main parties promised for the social economy? Ahead of Thursday’s vote, Social Investment Business CEO Nick Temple picks apart the detail and offers his analysis of what matters.

Expanding your recruitment pool to include ex-offenders can bring multiple benefits, but getting started can be daunting. Top tips from a charity with ten years’ experience of placing women with convictions in secure jobs.

"Big news" for impact investors shared at Impact!Africa: the African Development Bank is planning a new Social Investment and Impact Fund for the continent.

Dealing with imposter syndrome, acknowledging marginalisation and being a role model. Words of wisdom from our WISE100 network shared at our day of learning and celebration in November.

Business leaders and academics back Company Purpose (Amendment) Bill to 'displace shareholder primacy' in British board rooms, put forward by UK law firm Bates Wells.