Inclusive Capitalism

Inclusive Capitalism is designed to improve everyone’s life by boosting the economy from the ground up, and then sharing success with investors, customers and society.

The Inclusive Capitalism hub is a platform that brings together thinking and experiences from the world of politics, government and business. The next decade holds big challenges and it rarely has it been so important to show that capitalism and social progress aren’t opposing forces. Quite the opposite. All it takes is a longer-term view, a more inclusive attitude and for everyone to take that first step.

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14 Dec 2020 Economy

Incentivising “right-sizing” in retirement pivotal to addressing housing crisis

Chair of the Affordable Housing Commission Lord Best has said policies are needed to break the “cultural reticence” towards later life downsizing if the UK is to address its housing crisis.

09 Dec 2020 Coronavirus

Good broadband is a necessity: We must improve access to level-up society

Broadband has not always been seen as vital infrastructure, but if lockdown has taught us anything, it must be that it is, and that we must ensure everyone has access.

Digital transformation will play a vital role in building back better

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09 Dec 2020 Economy

Digital transformation will play a vital role in building back better

2020 has been a year like no other. As our society has adapted to COVID-19, we have used technology to bridge the gaps made by lockdowns.

03 Dec 2020 Economy

The path to financial empowerment starts with financial inclusion

As Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, I want people right across the country to be able to tap into, and seize the benefits, of greater financial access.

The average household is 24 days from the breadline - we must help people build financial resilience

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03 Dec 2020 Economy

The average household is 24 days from the breadline - we must help people build financial resilience

By helping people to exit financial exclusion and move to financial inclusion, we hope to reach our vision of inclusive capitalism.

23 Nov 2020 Environment

Improving the quality of our homes will level up our communities

Making our homes more environmentally friendly and better to live in is absolutely essential for both net zero and levelling up.

Build Back Better and the Ageing Society

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23 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Build Back Better and the Ageing Society

We are determined to reduce health and longevity inequalities; support the creation of a new and better system of long-term care, and ultimately, improve the way that we look after each other as we age.

05 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Long after the physical consequences of Covid-19 have receded, the mental health impacts will likely remain

Reports of stress, anxiety and depression are rising, and will be further exacerbated by negative economic impacts. We need better mental health support for the general population.

04 Nov 2020 Economy

Ministers must ensure no one is left behind by the digital revolution

The Government must do more to invest in those communities that are currently not well-served by digital technologies to make sure they do not fall through the net of progress.

As we build a tech and science economy, we must not leave people behind

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04 Nov 2020 Economy

As we build a tech and science economy, we must not leave people behind

At L&G, we are using digital transformation to drive inclusivity. Our vision of the UK as a science superpower, of structured support and investment from university to market, can be a driver of the UK’s future prosperity.

If we are going to get the ageing society right, we need innovation

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03 Nov 2020 Health

If we are going to get the ageing society right, we need innovation

Legal & General are determined to build the great ageing society. We need to bring innovative thinking to the way we support older people - it is another example of inclusive capitalism at work.

03 Nov 2020 Health

We need to build society around older people

We must place older people at the centre of all we do.

Introducing Inclusive Capitalism: combining economic success and social usefulness

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02 Nov 2020 Environment

Introducing Inclusive Capitalism: combining economic success and social usefulness

How can markets deliver long-term social good? With the joint needs of the UK’s coronavirus recovery and ambitious climate targets, through the concept of Inclusive Capitalism, John Godfrey from Legal & General explains how the organisation can play a crucial role in the years ahead.

02 Nov 2020 Environment

Business can provide the technical solutions that we badly need to reach net zero

It is the ingenuity of private business that is going to provide the solutions if we are to reach net zero.

Avoiding climate catastrophe has to be our greatest global priority

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02 Nov 2020 Environment

Avoiding climate catastrophe has to be our greatest global priority

At Legal & General, our success depends on the sustainability of the societies we rely on, and today, that means using inclusive capitalism to create a decarbonised economy, fairer societies and more responsible business.

About Legal & General

For nearly 200 years Legal & General have provided financial services to customers across the UK, and now the US. As the UK’s largest provider of individual life insurance products and the biggest manager of corporate pension schemes we are experts in safeguarding people’s financial futures.

Our purpose is to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term and create value for our shareholders.

This shapes how we work and helps us create our vision of ‘inclusive capitalism’.