During the recent UK general election campaign, social economy leaders have stressed how, and why, any new government should partner with the impact sector to deliver on their pledges. Now that Labour is at the helm, what can we expect from them?
Organisations in the UK's social economy are subtly changing their tone as the country prepares to change government – and there's a good reason why they need to do this. This week's view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
“Fresh momentum”, “great opportunity”, “on a mission”: UK social impact organisations, including Social Enterprise UK, Better Society Capital and the Impact Investing Institute, share first reactions to announcement of 4 July general election.
Investments in social housing drive continued growth but other sectors show mixed picture in difficult year for UK economy, according to Big Society Capital’s annual study.
Annual review reveals profits down to £4m in challenging economic landscape, but CEO insists investing in social impact makes “good business sense” even in difficult times.
Steady social investment market growth “on track” to meet Big Society Capital’s target of £10bn to £15bn by 2025, although current economic crisis could threaten further growth.
Dramatic week in Westminster prompts concerns that government’s “big thinking” on levelling up may be stalled, while more immediate progress on procurement and other policies faces uncertain months ahead.
From 'survival mode' to moving forward into the future: we asked social entrepreneurs from around the world about their hopes and plans for 2022, and in spite of a difficult few years, the responses were overwhelmingly optimistic.
Influential global group warns ambitious climate and social targets will not be met without much more private capital, and sets out “actionable” recommendations to get there, in what chair Nick Hurd describes as a “radical” and ambitious report.