Addressing the cost-of-living crisis is the right thing to do, but an increase to the National Living Wage is going to be challenging for some social enterprises, writes Head of Public Affairs Jovan Owusu-Nepaul. After much anticipation, Chancellor John Healey delivered his first budget with Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the helm. After a tumultuous … Continued
An update on our collective policy campaigning from Cwmpas, Social Enterprise Northern Ireland, Social Enterprise Scotland and Social Enterprise UK
Our response to the Labour Government’s first Budget
Responding to the Spring Budget, Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of Social Enterprise UK, said: Today, the Government has shown a more nuanced view on how fiscal policy can encourage investment and shape better business behaviours, that goes beyond corporate tax cuts. However, many social enterprises continue to work in a difficult economic environment. SEUK will … Continued
After weeks of waiting, we now know what the new Government is going to do to help social enterprises, and other businesses, through the winter and the current energy crisis. Here is a quick analysis of what all the announcements mean for our sector.
Our response to the mini-Budget