Breaking Down Barriers Pledge supporters win in General Election
92% of Breaking Down Barriers Pledge supporters have been elected in the General Election
Visit demonstrates how further education institutions are creating opportunity and closing the skills gap
Delivering opportunities which drive societal change was top of the agenda during a visit by Breaking Down Barriers Commission Chair, Nick Forbes CBE, to its new partner, Capital City College Group (CCCG), where he saw first-hand the impact that further education institutions can have in delivering opportunity and driving societal change.
Keir’s Country: Download our General Election Briefing
Download our Briefing on the results, find out more about Keir Starmer, who to watch in the new Parliament, and learn about his policy priorities for government.
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.
Recognising universities’ opportunity footprints can help turbocharge change
Higher education is a gateway to opportunity. It certainly opened doors for me that I would never have been able to walk through without it. It’s the same for millions of other people whose lives have been transformed by going to university, and it’s why thousands of pupils will be working so hard this summer to get the A Level results they need so that they can also reap the rewards our world class higher education system has to offer.
The gender pay gap is proving a difficult nut to crack – closing it will depend on understanding the barriers behind it
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.
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.
Delivering an opportunity footprint – how universities are key to social and economic change
Universities are powerhouses of opportunity, extending their impact far beyond their core mission as educators. That’s the clear message from a report launched today by the Purpose Coalition in collaboration with its university partners.
Nick Forbes CBE visits Optegra Eye Clinic Newcastle to see the benefits of cataract surgery in action
Optegra is the UK’s largest network of dedicated eye hospitals and has successfully treated over one million patients with its state-of-the-art treatments, leading to Optegra being recognised as a top-rated vision correction provider.
Tackling health inequality means tackling its root causes
A YouGov survey shows that health is one of the biggest issues the country is facing, second only to the economy. Seventy-five per cent of those surveyed believe that the government should spend more money on the NHS.
NCG are driving societal change by delivering opportunity
Newcastle College is a further and higher education college with 12,000 students which offers hundreds of vocational courses, degrees and apprenticeships to learners across the North East, whilst Newcastle Sixth Form College delivers A Levels to 1,200 students.
Shaping the Future of the North East: Economic Climate, Strategic Investments, and Skills Development
In a recent roundtable discussion hosted the Purpose Coalition key stakeholders gathered to outline a visionary plan for the future of the North East’s economy and skills landscape.
General Election Briefing Series launched for Coalition Members
The sessions are designed to provide members with crucial insights and updates on policy developments during the crucial coming weeks of the campaign. Each session will cover the ins and outs of the campaign, policy developments, and help organisations to gain a comprehensive insight into the election landscape.
Banking black spots set to be election battlegrounds
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.
Building Homes and Sustainable Communities: A vital key to unlocking the biggest barriers facing the UK
Building more homes is not just about putting roofs over people’s heads, it's a key step towards breaking down barriers to opportunity across the UK, it is about fostering inclusive, sustainable communities that enable everyone, regardless of their background, to thrive.
It’s time to close the UK’s life expectancy gap
Where you are born should not determine how long you will live. Unfortunately, this is becoming an increasing reality in the United Kingdom.
Hertfordshire MP Julie Marson visits Rivers Hospital
Julie toured the hospital with Hospital Director, Chloe Senneck, to see the services offered at the hospital, which include Orthopedics, Oncology and Ophthalmology. During the visit, the local MP also met with Consultants and nurses working at the hospital to deliver care for patients.
Breaking Down Barriers Commission announces strategic partnership with further education providers to tackle inequality
A collaboration with London’s largest further education provider, Capital City College Group, and leading countrywide college group, NCG, will explore ways in which they can make a difference for their students, staff and the communities they serve while leveraging their sector leads.
You’ll never guess why London’s iconic Ferris wheel just turned purple (May 2024)
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.
Purpose Coalition Unveils Teleperformance Social Impact Report
The Purpose Coalition today announced the launch of the Teleperformance Social Impact Report, in collaboration with Teleperformance in the UK, a global leader in customer experience management and digital integrated business services.