Author: Gavin Haines

A report from the thinktank Demos has suggested that getting companies to value social and environmental impact, in addition to profit, could give the UK economy a much-needed boost. The report calls for rewriting Companies Act in a way to balance purpose with profit. Demos argues that the outcome of this change would generate a… Continue reading Could purpose-led firms lift the UK’s flagging economy?

In light of soaring rents, the ‘Airbnb effect’, and the upcoming general election, the UK’s housing crisis is back in the spotlight. Solving this issue is imperative, and governments have previously been unable to get a grip on the situation. The current government’s levelling up bill is seen as a missed chance to implement planning… Continue reading Seven solutions to ease the UK’s housing crisis

This week brought about a number of positive news stories. A group of British millionaires urged the government to introduce a wealth tax to combat the nation’s deteriorating public services and rising tax burden. The activist group Patriotic Millionaires projected calls for a wealth tax onto the Treasury building in London as a way to… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

The majority of Black Friday deals are not a good deal, as shown by new research by the consumer group Which?. The company analysed over 200 deals from eight major shops, including Amazon, Argos, Currys and John Lewis, and discovered that 98% of the bargains on offer were cheaper or the same price at any… Continue reading Black Friday: seven things to do instead of buying stuff

This week was filled with positive news from around the world. The Earthshot Prize announced its winners, offering £1m to five eco-innovators with solutions to environmental problems. Among those awarded were a company that offers easier-to-recycle batteries for electric vehicles, a scheme to reduce food waste and a community initiative that helps protect Andean forests.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Charlotte Church, the Welsh soprano singer who became a singing sensation at the age of 11 after singing “Pie Jesu” over the phone on This Morning, has shared her life philosophy with Positive News. Church, who has three children and lives in Wales, has sold over 10 million albums, trained as a sound healing therapist,… Continue reading Life lessons: Charlotte Church on what life has taught her

This week saw a number of positive developments in the fight to protect our planet and our health. Here are some of the good news stories that made headlines: The UK government has announced its support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, reversing its previous backing for the controversial practice. The move was welcomed by… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

As winter approaches in the UK, many people find themselves retreating indoors and reflecting on their lives. Indeed, winter is a time for introspection, reflection, and making changes. According to Mayan culture, winter – particularly the solstice – is an ideal time to break away from old habits and create new ones. With this in… Continue reading What habit has most improved your life? We want to know

The John Morden retirement centre in south London has been named the UK’s best new building by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The facility, designed with the principles of biophilic design, is intended to enable dementia-friendly wayfinding and active involvement in the community. The building was constructed around a mature cedar tree that… Continue reading Revealed: the UK’s ‘best’ new buildings

This week, the UK made some significant strides in multiple areas, with cities and nations alike implementing important changes to better the lives of their citizens. First, the English city of Hull led the charge when they approved a ‘right to grow’ scheme, allowing people the ability to grow produce on unused council land. The… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about