More than a quarter of self-employed workers are struggling to meet basic expenses, as their incomes and profits remain below pre-pandemic levels, with parents and younger self-employed most likely to face financial difficulties. That is the central finding of new research from the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Following the Autumn 2021 Spending Review and Budget announcement on 27 October 2021, we’ve rounded up some of the key details relevant to the Third Sector, and further resources for…

A new report commissioned by the Enterprise Research Centre in partnership with The Women’s Organisation highlights the positive impact of social enterprise across the UK and the vital role they…

The European Institute of Innovation & Technology’s initiative EIT Food has released their latest research into gender bias in female entrepreneurship, and the barriers women face as founders and CEOs.…

The Resolution Foundation has presented its annual report into Living Standards in the UK, using economic indicators such as household incomes and the labour market. The report compares data from…

The Resolution Foundation has released recent figures and analysis of the current labour market. The report finds that while there are signs of recovery towards pre-pandemic levels and even a…

A new report offers fresh research on the positive impact of social enterprise interventions in developing skills and creating employment opportunities across the UK, especially within disadvantaged areas. Commissioned by…

Leading research associates from the Policy Institute at King’s College London have released a new report exploring attitudes to inequality types in light of the Covid-19 crisis. The report states…

Following the 2021 Budget announcement on 3rd March 2021, we’ve rounded up some of the key highlights and resources for understanding the UK Government’s plans for spending and taxes, plus…