“Growing up where I did in Saltney on an estate in the suburban areas of Chester, people didn’t think much of getting jobs or having a career, it was about survival”. A guest blog by Stacey Coleclough of Travelodge.

Leading Purpose Coalition members have been recognised this week for their outstanding commitment to the promotion and development of apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors.

On 31 July, HMP Addiewell in West Lothian hosted a visit from Lord Walney. The visit showcased the positive impact being created by Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme.

The Purpose Coalition is thrilled to announce that PGL Beyond has joined as a new partner. This exciting collaboration comes at a crucial time as the nation strives towards greater social equity.

Rail Operator c2c Joins the Purpose Coalition to Shape Future of Opportunity Through the Breaking Down Barriers Commission

An ambitious campaign to embed positive social impact in every corner of the country was the focus of a reception in Parliament earlier this week, hosted by the Purpose Coalition in partnership with Lumo and Hull Trains

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.

The pay gap figures reflect factors that can result in a disparity in average earnings even where there is no direct discrimination against women. They still tend to be over-represented in low-paid, part-time roles, with less representation in senior roles.

Yesterday Labour officially launched their manifesto, in it was a clear commitment to enact the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act.

By the end of the year there will potentially be 33 parliamentary constituencies without a single branch, including two in London - Erith and Thamesmead and Dagenham and Rainham are expected to become banking blackspots, as is Sedgefield, the seat of the former prime minister, Tony Blair.

Spotted London's massive observation wheel glowing an bizarre purple hue these past few nights? We've got the scoop on the unexpected reason behind the curious colour-changing spectacle.

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.

The Wise Group and The Purpose Coalition has held a skills roundtable in Westminster, co-chaired by Wise Group CEO Sean Duffy and Crossbench Peer Lord Walney on the future of skills, as part of the Breaking Down Barriers to Employment Opportunity Commission.

Pertemps is the UK’s largest recruitment agency, with over 200 offices across the UK. It directly employs 1,550 members of staff, manages up to 40,000 temporary workers for clients at any one time and places around 12,000 candidates in permanent roles each year.

As Transport Secretaries from 2011 to 2016 we had a vision that rail manufacturing could do for the North East what Nissan’s commitment to car manufacturing had done. It was a vision that Hitachi Rail shared when they chose Newton Aycliffe for their European rail manufacturing headquarters.

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the challenge of filling over a million vacancies across the UK requires innovative and inclusive strategies. It's time we broaden our horizons and tap into a pool of talent that is often overlooked due to historical stigmas - individuals with criminal convictions.

The Breaking Down Barriers Commission, a new initiative by the Purpose Coalition, has announced a new partnership with Curtins, a leading engineering consultancy, renowned for innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability.

Dr Alan Whitehead MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Energy Security has joined Purpose Coalition leaders Centrica, Leonardo and the University of Salford for a Westminster roundtable to explore the future of net-zero, skills and the just transition.

As we come to the end of the annual LGBT History Month, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the significance of LGBT representation in the workplace

A strategic, countrywide approach to embedding social mobility in the legal sector is the focus of a new report whose first phase launched in Parliament today.