Read: Purpose Coalition renews its call for the Chancellor to provide urgent help for childcare in budget
The Purpose Coalition has renewed its call to the Chancellor to include childcare reform in next week’s budget as a key element in tackling the cost-of-living crisis and building financial resilience.
Level Up The Levy
Former Education and Skills Ministers call on Chancellor for an ‘Apprenticeship Levy 2.0’ to Level Up Britain
Read: As we celebrate International Women's Day, there's still work to do on equal pay
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, and all that’s undoubtedly been achieved so far, it is still truly shocking to hear that a young woman starting work today at 18 years old will not see pay equality in her working lifetime, if progress towards gender equality at work continues at its historical rate.
Read: Businesses and government must pull closer together for long term cost-of-living protection
The cost-of-living crisis, alongside daily tales of missed meals and cold homes, has exposed a further harsh reality. Many people have little or no savings to fall back on when times get tough.
Read: Report calls for government-backed Rainy-Day Savings Scheme to protect from cost-of-living shocks
Employers should automatically enrol workers into a government-backed ‘rainy-day’ savings scheme to protect against future cost-of-living shocks, a report from a leading group of progressive businesses will recommend today.
Read: Sir Keir’s five missions embrace the approach of the best purpose-led businesses
Themes, slogans and pledges can come and go for any political opposition, but what Sir Keir Starmer did in setting out his five missions for Britain today was different.
Read: The Tory Party is facing a demographic crisis and that’s why it needs to level-up for younger people
Bob Dylan wasn’t primarily known for being a political pundit but he was closer than he realised when he said ‘the times they are a changing’ and “you better start swimming, or you sink like a stone”. It’s great advice for any political party. Especially today’s Conservative Party.
Read: New report launched to recognise the role of universities in levelling up
A new report has been launched to celebrate the wide ranging role that universities in the UK play in spreading opportunity.
The University Best Practice White Paper sets out just some of the actions and projects that are having a direct impact on students and communities.
Read: University of Derby launches new report to outline its social impact
The University of Derby has launched a Levelling Up Impact Report in partnership with former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening.
Read: Actions not words in Business Cost of Living White Paper
Purpose Business Coalition to publish a Cost of Living Best Practice White Paper to highlight the work that is being carried out across the UK.
The document will set out the actions and initiatives taken by a range of businesses that are having a direct impact on creating a country that has real equality of opportunity.
Read: Levelling up report recognises PHP’s social impact
Primary Health Properties (PHP) launches a report with the Purpose Coalition which examines its current impact on levelling up and how it can go further in the future.
Read: Employers launch Equality of Opportunity Coalition campaign to track progress on socio-economic diversity
A group of leading employers has launched a major UK campaign to make tracking and reporting socio-economic diversity common practice in boardrooms across the UK.
Read: Businesses are already leading the levelling up agenda
In our latest blog, Lord Walney reflects on the Queen’s Speech, the cost of living crisis and the businesses that are already leading the way in levelling up.
Read: The war in Ukraine merits a reassessment of ESG for British business
The seismic shock of Russia’s war on Ukraine is changing so much in the economic and political landscape, including an impact on what it means to be a good business and act responsibly.
Read: Strengthen mental health support services to help the most vulnerable children
Last week the Government delivered on its commitment to set out a plan to ensure that our education system offers opportunity for all, alongside its wider programme to level up the country.
Read: Justine Greening: The Spring Statement won’t break Britain’s cycle of disadvantage
Rishi Sunak’s announcements can help but the only long-term solution to this economic crisis and those ahead is a structural rewiring of Britain
Read: Don’t punish low income families in Spring Statement
In her latest blog, Rt Hon Justine Greening urges Rishi Sunak not to punish low income families in the Spring Statement as pressure grows over cost of living crisis and rising heating bills.
Read: Transforming the early years
Seema Kennedy OBE sat down with Rt Hon Dame Andrea Leadsom MP to talk about her work as Chairman of the Early Years Healthy Development Review.
Read: Gaining momentum on body image
GP turned MP Dr Luke Evans explains why action on body image is vital for good health and wellbeing.
Read: Businesses at forefront of driving gender equality
On International Women’s Day, Justine Greening discusses the progress that has been made on gender equality and what still needs to be done to achieve equality of opportunity.