We talk about our support of Project ReMake, the charitable entrepreneurship training programme which supports the rehabilitation of ex-offenders.

At first glance a grant may be viewed simply as money being given to those who deserve and need it. Yet grants are always so much more than this.

UK productivity has been highlighted as an economic weakness for over a decade. Yet, in response to the pandemic, businesses have shown that they can utilise technology to create entirely new ways of working.

Could a ‘green’ mortgage be the way forward for homeowners who wish to make changes that will cut down on their energy bills, but who can’t afford the expensive building work?

There are many different ways to boost productivity. One way is through investing in infrastructure. Another way is by making sure that people have access to high quality education. Find out more from our guest Bart van Ark, Professor at the Productivity Institute.

Acknowledging and apologising for our involvement in the Windrush Scandal

Successful businesses and economies are increasingly built on intangible or ‘knowledge assets’ rather than physical ones.

The theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week is ‘Build the Future’ and is designed to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships help individuals to build the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career.

In my previous article I looked at the many types of fraud that government grant makers need to identify and take steps to prevent.

The great reset of the pandemic has the potential to launch the UK’s productivity back on course, following record low levels in 2019 – but the key to unlocking post-pandemic productivity not only lies in further and greater technology adoption, but also in reskilling.