News and Views

Brazil’s coastal city Rio de Janeiro might seem worlds apart from the UK’s London borough of Hackney. But on a recent visit, three Brazilian visitors are inspired by British women's work in social enterprise.

A fast-growing group of disabled entrepreneurs is taking control of the economic space in rural Indonesia. Our DICE Young Storymaker reports on what countries are missing out on when they fail to access their ‘purple pound’.

When your message isn’t getting through, it’s time for dramatic tactics. Social Enterprise UK on how their latest public-facing campaign drew from some unlikely sources of inspiration – and why they're ruling nothing out for the next phase.

This year we've covered everything from a transgender beauty salon in Pakistan, to Ethiopia's first domestic drone manufacturer. Get up to speed with our most popular social enterprise and impact investment stories of the year.

Children are setting up their own social enterprises at school clubs across Jamaica. New research reveals that these clubs are helping develop creative, well-skilled young people.

Last week’s general election returned the biggest Conservative majority since 1987, a heavy defeat for Labour, and an unobstructed path towards taking Britain out of the EU. What now?

Trusts and foundations are starting to talk seriously about climate action, and in the UK 30 of them have just signed the new 'Funder Commitment', promising “ambitious action”. Is it enough?

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.