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News and updates from the B Corp movement in the UK.

The latest updates from B Lab UK

UK B Corp community reaches 2,000

UK B Corp community reaches 2,000

Purposeful business movement doubles in 18 months as B Lab UK announces largest gathering of B Corps in Oxford.
Evolution of standards second consultation

B Lab is evolving the standards for B Corp Certification. Explore the latest iteration of the standards.

B Lab has launched the second consultation — sharing the latest iteration of the standards and calling for your feedback. Learn more.
Anuradha Chugh joins the B Lab UK board

Anuradha Chugh joins the B Lab UK board

Anuradha Chugh joins the B Lab UK board. Find out more.
New report says change to company law could add £149bn to the UK economy

The Purpose Dividend

There is huge potential to change our economy for the better. The Purpose Dividend explores how purpose-driven businesses can drive the UK’s economic recovery. Read the press release
Better Business Day press release

78% of UK public back a change to company law

Our latest research reveals the vast majority of the UK public (78%) now back a change to company law that would see the interests of people and planet sit alongside those of shareholders when making boardroom decisions. Read the full press release to find out more.

New report says change to company law could add £149bn to the UK economy

A new report by the think tank Demos and backed by a coalition of businesses has called for changes to the Companies Act that would drive growth and add £149bn to the UK economy.
https://www.edie.net/b-corp-certification-standards-set-to-get-tougher/

B Corp certification standards set to get tougher

B Lab, the verifying body for B Corps, is preparing to roll out new standards for certification and has posted strong support from across the private sector.
https://www.business-money.com/announcements/better-business-act-could-transform-uk-economy/

Better Business Act could transform UK economy

“The Better Business Act is so timely and fitting for the change that is needed in how our economy is led. Its enshrinement in law would immediately empower and equip all business leaders to drive prosperity in a new and much-needed way."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4n9d

Is it worth being a B Corp?

A short BBC Sounds podcast featuring three B Corps discussing certification, joined by Chris Turner B Lab UK Executive Director.