Sophie Hudson examines whether social economy alternatives hold the key to solving the UK's housing crisis.

Unity Trust Bank has announced positive growth in its full-year financial results for 2013, with an 8% growth in total assets to £717.5 million.

Croydon Council becomes the first local council in the UK to invest £10m in Resonance's award-winning property fund.

The past few years have seen major progress in social investment, but there has been no big bang yet to create a fully functioning ecosystem.

The UK is the 13th most socially advanced nation in the world out of 132 countries ranked on the Social Progress Index, released today.

The Social Value Act puts the onus on social value in the provision of public services, but to win a contract you've got to be able to prove your worth. Trouble is if you can't through lack of time or resources, you're out.