Charity & Social Impact

Simple steps to protect your skin during the UK’s hottest weeks

With extreme heat days now happening two to four times more frequently than in previous decades, there’s never been a more urgent need to follow simple, effective sun protection strategies.

Generation start-up: what’s holding young entrepreneurs back?

In classrooms across the country, students are already thinking like entrepreneurs - spotting  problems, imagining new solutions, and exploring purpose-driven paths. But without the right support, the leap from ambition to action too often stalls.

Top 10 countries for gender equality in 2025 - and where the UK stands

New research shows that while full parity between men and women remains a long-term goal, some countries are pulling ahead - setting the pace with smart policy, cultural shifts, and practical progress. From workplace inclusion to political representation, these frontrunners are showing what’s possible when gender equality is treated not just as a social issue, but a national priority. The latest Global Gender Gap Report from the World Economic Forum breaks it down — revealing which nations are closing the gap fastest, and how the UK compares.

What the Lionesses can teach every business team about leadership and culture

Last night, the Lionesses made history - again - by winning the UEFA Women’s EUROs 2025. But beyond the final score, they delivered something far more powerful: a masterclass in teamwork, culture, and leadership that every business can learn from.

National Year of Reading: reconnecting kids with books

Children who read well by the end of primary school go on to earn, on average, £65,000 more over their lifetime.

UEFA Women’s Euros 2025: a turning point for the business of women’s sport

The UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 is officially underway, with millions tuning in around the globe. England fans are holding onto hope as the reigning champions, the Lionesses, look to bounce back after Saturday’s defeat to France.

Good news of the week: safer roads, free sport, and climate voices

This week’s round-up highlights bold moves from around the globe that prove business can do well by doing good. From Citroën transforming its ad spend into safer roads, to Decathlon making sports equipment free and accessible in parks — these stories show the power of purpose-led innovation driving real impact.

Pride and progress: celebrating champions of LGBTQIA+ equality

Events are held all around the world throughout June to bring people together in celebration of love, friendship, acceptance, equality, and freedom — to be proud of who you are, no matter who you love.

Good news of the week: from green therapy to literary connection

From quiet revolutions to medical breakthroughs, this week’s good news roundup is all about reimagining what’s possible. Discover how mass reading parties are turning solitude into community, how nature is being woven into NHS healthcare, and why a new Alzheimer’s…

Why male allies matter: inclusion in construction and male-dominated industries

Despite years of discussion around diversity, women are still vastly underrepresented in industries like construction, engineering, and manufacturing — and progress remains stubbornly slow. But gender equality in these fields isn’t just a concern for women. It’s a shared responsibility.…