Category: Positive News

The notion that beauty is synonymous with youth is a concept that has been sold to women for years. This chase for youthfulness has become a global business worth tens of billions. But many women are now actively taking back positivity towards their faces and bodies instead of chasing an impossible dream. The message is… Continue reading ‘I had fun making my wrinkles’: the growing movement to embrace ageing

England now has a new programme aimed at improving the world for entrepreneurs. The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) launched Trading for Good aiming to unearth social entrepreneurs and community business leaders. The five-year programme is supported by Power to Change and The Dulverton Trust, in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, which awarded… Continue reading Wanted: community conscious businesses looking to scale

Arum Akom, a 25-year-old tennis coach in Camberwell, South London, runs a bursary program for local children, coaches junior players aiming for a professional career, and is creating a new generation of mentors for his new initiative, Black Tennis Mentors. Tennis has been growing globally since the pandemic, and the sport is transforming, proving that… Continue reading The ball in his court: the coach on a mission to diversify tennis

Last year saw improvements in the ‘livability’ of cities across the world. According to the Global Liveability Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Vienna was ranked the world’s most liveable city for the third consecutive year. The index assesses 173 cities based on categories such as stability, education, healthcare, culture and environment, and infrastructure.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Positive News magazine’s latest issue has introduced the word ‘meliorism,’ which means the belief that people can make the world a better place through human efforts. In today’s world, where the media focuses on the worst of humanity, it’s essential to believe in meliorism. The latest issue of Positive News magazine showcases various ways in… Continue reading The rising movement for better bread. Plus what else to expect in the new issue of Positive News

Numerous experts and contributors to Positive News have shared their ideas on how to restore faith in politics ahead of a UK election that comes at a time when trust in politics and politicians is at an all-time low. Enchantment issues are not exclusive to the UK; many western democracies are seen to struggle to function… Continue reading UK election: how to mend politics, according to you

A new report from the energy industry highlights ways in which the UK could revive the clean energy revolution. Good Energy’s Head of Policy, Kit Dixon, believes there are affordable ways for a new government to transform the country’s energy system and he even sees some climate-positive policies outlined in the leading parties’ manifestos. While energy policy… Continue reading Can a new government supercharge the UK’s clean energy revolution?

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This week has brought with it a fair amount of good news, from important legal decisions to scientific breakthroughs. Researchers have discovered that conserving only 1.2% of the Earth’s land could save thousands of threatened animal and plant species from extinction. Their findings indicate that protecting 16,825 at-risk areas over the next five years could… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Over 500 creatives and entrepreneurs from around the globe have responded to the call of the annual Redesign Everything Challenge by creating sustainable designs to combat the climate crisis. The ethos behind the initiative is to encourage bolder ideas that tackle the plethora of environmental challenges we face. Eleven winning products have already been showcased,… Continue reading The innovations unleashing the power of design to create a more sustainable and fairer world