The Purpose Coalition and E.ON unveil blueprint to break down barriers and drive social impact and sustainable growth
Leading energy and sustainable solutions company E.ON and the Purpose Coalition unveil a blueprint for sector-specific businesses on their potential to deliver much wider social change.
New Labour government puts Breaking Down Barriers at the heart of first Kings Speech
The newly elected Labour government - led by Keir Starmer - has put breaking down barriers to opportunity at the heart of the Kings Speech, which set out the government’s policy platform for the coming year.
Former adviser to Gordon Brown says business shouldn’t fear big Labour majority
A sizeable Labour majority may well be better for the country than a narrow win is that it will avoid Keir Starmer having to rely for support in parliament on the relatively small, yet significant, band of hard-left MPs left over from the Corbyn era.
Why Labour’s manifesto commitment to socio-economic background matters
Yesterday Labour officially launched their manifesto, in it was a clear commitment to enact the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act.
Merlin Entertainments Showcases Its Social Impact With New Report Launch
Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, this week launched a report with the Purpose Coalition setting out its social impact in the UK.
Camden Council Leader Georgia Gould joins Purpose Coalition to explore the future of Citizens Assemblies
Citizens' Assemblies are a new concept, not just in Britain, but around the world. Assemblies come together to learn about a discuss issues, and reach conclusions about what they think should happen in society.
How a Labour government can drive business success through diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion under a Labour government were the focus of a roundtable held in Westminster today with Ashley Dalton MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities.
Labour’s answer to levelling up? Breaking down barriers
For someone who has been involved in Labour politics my whole life, I now feel a real excitement about the year ahead. There’s no complacency, but the Labour Party now has the best shot at returning to government for the first time in over a decade.
Empowering Voices: Citizens' Assemblies for Purpose-led organisations
Citizens' Assemblies are a proven approach to democratic decision-making. These assemblies serve as dynamic platforms where individuals can come together to deliberate on complex social issues, offering a fresh perspective through a diagonal demographic slice of the population.
Read: Voters care about opportunity, not pathetic division politics and culture wars
In the five years I’ve had the privilege of writing a monthly Saturday column, Britain has gone through huge change. When I first wrote we were entering what would be the dog-days of Theresa May’s turbulent premiership. Buffeted by Brexit winds, they ultimately caused her downfall.
Read: Policy think tank urges socioeconomic tracking for a fairer future
Mandatory socioeconomic tracking and legislation on socioeconomic discrimination are key to making genuine progress on social mobility and ensuring that career opportunities are accessible to everyone.
Read: Shortlist announced for The Purpose Coalition Awards 2023 Breaking Down Barriers
The Purpose Coalition is proud to announce the shortlist of winners for the Purpose Coalition Awards 2023, Breaking Down Barriers, partnered with Sodexo.
Read: UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont MP visits SMS plc HQ
UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont visited the headquarters of SMS plc in Glasgow to meet employees and apprentices and hear more about the company’s work to drive forward the UK’s Net-Zero agenda.
Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression joins Purpose Coalition Menopause Awareness Day Roundtable
The Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression at the Department for Work and Pensions, Mims Davies MP has joined pro-social mobility Purpose Coalition employers for a Westminster roundtable on the menopause and women’s health in the workplace - to break down barriers to opportunity.
Read: Purpose Coalition and Sodexo join forces in cross-party effort to boost social mobility
In a collaborative effort to drive social mobility, The Purpose Coalition partnered with Sodexo at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to host the Purposeful Business Reception
Read: CPC23 - Purpose Coalition kicks off Conference exploring how universities can better support students to thrive at university
A groundbreaking report which assesses students’ basic needs was launched today at an event hosted by Staffordshire University and the Purpose Coalition on the first day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
Read: Chancellor meets with Leonardo UK’s Clive Higgins, Justine Greening and Anne Milton to discuss reform to the Apprenticeship Levy
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, has today met with Clive Higgins of Leonardo UK - a leading Purpose Coalition Member - alongside former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening, and former Skills Minister Rt Hon Anne Milton to discuss and explore reform to the apprenticeship levy.
Read: New research highlights why social mobility should be top of the political agenda
If you are born in a position of disadvantage, it will be harder now than at any point over the last half century to move up the social ladder.
Read: What does Keir Starmer’s reshuffle mean for the Labour Party?
Sir Keir Starmer may have pulled one or two punches by leaving all the biggest jobs in his Shadow Cabinet
unchanged, but the significance of the changes he has made to several mid-level roles should not be underestimated.
Read: New data highlights the urgency of the health community coming together to tackle waiting lists.
An estimated 340,000 people died whilst on a waiting list in 2022, compared to 240,000 in 2017 - a 42 per cent rise, which represents more than 60 per cent of all deaths in England.