If the government was in any doubt about the challenges facing those starting social enterprises, a mixed group of stakeholders presented it with a vivid picture this week. It was the most recent evidence delivered to the second roundtable of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Social, Cooperative and Community as part of their … Continued
The key highlights from the first evidence session of the Social, Cooperative and Community Economy APPG’s inquirt into growing diverse business models
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
Our response to the Labour Government’s first Budget
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
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
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