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Rising and shining: one woman’s mission to demystify the baking of bread

Robin Eveleigh — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:12:17 +0000

After baking bread lifted her out of a deep depression, Kitty Tait resolved to share the benefits of an honest, unprocessed, crust

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Value in the meantime: the social enterprise transforming London’s empty buildings

Martin Wright — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:25:02 +0000

Empty buildings are a rich resource, believe staff and volunteers at the ReSpace social enterprise

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(Any)body work: behind the scenes at London’s first all-female garage

Thea de Gallier — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:49:30 +0000

At Spanners With Manners, Laura Kennedy is steering a more inclusive conversation when it comes to jobs in mechanics and engineering

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Wanted: community conscious businesses looking to scale

Hilary Armstrong — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:38:03 +0000

For entrepreneurs in England who want to improve the world, there’s a new programme that’s looking for recruits

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Can a new government supercharge the UK’s clean energy revolution?

Aimée Grant Cumberbatch — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:29:59 +0000

Here’s how the next UK government could ramp up clean energy in a simple, affordable way

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From adversity to empowerment: eight refugee entrepreneurs – in pictures

Positive News — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:53:22 +0000

London-based refugees turned entrepreneurs tell their stories to mark Refugee Week

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How to supercharge climate action? Get schools involved

Hilary Armstrong — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:50:28 +0000

Schools are an untapped resource for slashing the UK’s emissions, reckon those behind a fun new climate event

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Painting a greener future: how an art brand became a B Corp

Thea de Gallier — Wed, 29 May 2024 12:37:40 +0000

Art supplies company Winsor & Newton has become a B Corp. ‘We think art is really important for society to grow, and sustainability is part of that,’ says the firm

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The secrets of secondhand clothes shopping – according to you

Positive News — Wed, 29 May 2024 11:01:21 +0000

We asked readers where you shop for preloved garments – and what you love about secondhand fashion. Here’s what you said

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‘Transforming secondhand clothes is so fulfilling. I’ve embraced a flamboyant side of myself’

Sophie Benson — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:22:37 +0000

Fashion influencer Nicole Akong gets a thrill – and a beautifully diverse wardrobe – from transforming secondhand clothes

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