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New social enterprise places honoured

New social enterprise places honoured

Three areas of Scotland have been recognised for the impact of social enterprises in the area by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary, Aileen Campbell MSP.

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Study shows universities have huge positive impact on local economy

Study shows universities have huge positive impact on local economy

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a new study has revealed that universities play a crucial role in supporting the local economy, generating billions of pounds every year.

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Beating COVID-19 and the Economic Pandemic

Beating COVID-19 and the Economic Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the world with disaster. But the crisis also offers governments a rare chance to undertake policy changes that address the short-term public-health challenge and boost the global economy’s long-term growth potential.

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Unleashing the economic potential of women

Unleashing the economic potential of women

Governments increasingly recognise that economies can reach their full potential only with the full participation of both women and men. DAVID MALPASS explains how countries can…

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Scottish coffee project boosts Rwandan economy

Scottish coffee project boosts Rwandan economy

Today’s positive news is from coffee farmers in Rwanda who are tasting the sweet smell of success thanks to a Fairtrade project funded by the Scottish Government. 

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Midlands town set for games jobs boost

Midlands town set for games jobs boost

Today’s positive news is from Leamington Spa, which has just had news of 500 new jobs to be created in the gaming industry.

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The Next Great Transformation

The Next Great Transformation

The world’s ability to manage global crises such as climate change depends on our ability to achieve broad-based economic prosperity and stability.

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How to rethink capitalism

How to rethink capitalism

The 2008 financial crisis, together with failed efforts to combat climate change and sharply rising inequality, has frayed the neoliberal consensus that has prevailed in much of the West for more than two generations.

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Hydrogen homes can power the economy

Hydrogen homes can power the economy

Converting homes and businesses to run on hydrogen rather than natural gas could help substantially reduce the UK’s carbon emissions, create thousands of new jobs and provide a much welcome boost to the economy.

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