‘We could do more’ social enterprises tell the government
The key highlights from the first evidence session of the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy APPG’s inquirt into growing diverse business models
Why cross-party MPs are working together for a better kind of business
Social enterprises present a great opportunity to improve life in the UK. Now a group of MPs will collaborate to help realise their potential. Patrick Hurley, MP for Southport, explains why he wanted to chair the group. In my constituency of Southport and the wider area there are many social enterprises, cooperatives and community businesses … Continued
Social Enterprise UK’s response to the Budget
Our response to the Labour Government’s first Budget
Taking our message to party conferences
We’re deep into party conference season and working hard to push our message up the political agenda, so here are a few of our highlights so far… Since Keir Starmer has already set out the five missions he hopes will define his premiership, we’re urging our new mission-led government to work with mission-led businesses. Alongside … Continued
What was in the King’s Speech for social enterprise?
Our new government put forward a long list of Bills in the King’s Speech, many of which hold significant potential value for progressing social enterprise – from corporate governance reform to green investment, workers rights to mental health support, and community ownership to skills development. Overall, it seems our political leaders have nearly grasped that … Continued
Fixing our economy with a new Business Plan for Britain
Find out about the Business Plan for Britain which sets out how the government can work in partnership with mission-led organisations to address huge social and environmental challenges.
Let’s fix our economy – join our crowdfunder campaign
Donate to our crowdfunder and help us create a campaign stunt to cut through the political noise and put mission led organisations at the heart of the political debate.
Social enterprise champions developing new Business Plan for Britain
On Wednesday 24 May Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) brought colleagues, partners, peers and collaborators from across the sector together with politicians and policymakers in the House of Lords to discuss how British business can deliver better for our economy and society. With a general election approaching, now is the time to push for progress and … Continued