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As the government releases their Spring Statement on the state of the economy, we’ve put together our own set of priorities for an economy that allows everyone to truly thrive. Our 7 Priorities for a thriving economy A one planet budget. Let’s invest in developing green energy, using fewer  natural... read more →

Three opportunities to join our all-star team as we expand We have room for a charming and experienced Business Development Manager (3 days/week) to help us grow our service for the greater good. The first ad is here, and the full job description here. We're also after a gifted Communications & Campaign... read more →

It has been 50 years since Robert Kennedy gave his memorable speech on the inadequacy of GDP as a measure of prosperity. Kennedy lambasted GDP for including ‘everything.. except that which makes life worthwhile’, and for counting air pollution and the destruction of ancient redwood forests, whilst excluding the health... read more →

We do. We think the economy needs reprogramming, so that it values what really matters. March 18th marks 50 years since Bobby Kennedy made a famous speech spelling out the inadequacy of GDP. Yet our economic reality is still lagging far behind these progressive ideas. Today, our economy is still... read more →

For the past week or so, skimming the morning papers and listening to the news, I’ve been asking myself – who is thriving in the UK today? Is it Carillion workers, pensioners or suppliers contemplating unemployment, deficits or unpaid bills? Or their former bosses and the auditors who made millions... read more →

On 5 June 1968 US Senator Robert Kennedy was shot in a Los Angeles hotel. Since his death RFK has been revered and romanticised as a rightful heir to the presidency and a trailblazer for justice and civil rights – the perpetual scrapper who grew up with diplomats but fought... read more →

As the world's business and political leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the final day of the annual World Economics Forum, it's worth reminding ourselves that this year's meeting convened under the banner ‘creating a shared future in a fractured world’. It's a theme that begs some key questions about... read more →

If I were to walk down the street and ask people ‘what is the true purpose of economics?’ how would they answer? I’d put money on many of them giving answers that include assumptions like: ‘Economics is about managing money, maximising profit and keeping the deficit under control,’. None of... read more →

Here's Happy City's 5th Bristol HappyList  - our small annual vote of thanks to a roughly representative group of the kind of people here who just can't help making the lives of those around them a little bit better! All of our Happiness Champions have an inspiring story to share. ... read more →