GEM UK Policy Impact Report – Unlocking the Power of Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs in the UK.

The Time to Change: A Blueprint for Advancing the UK’s Ethnic Minority Businesses report demonstrates how robust, longitudinal evidence – particularly from GEM UK data – has been used to identify gaps in finance, business support, and policy coordination. These insights reveal structural challenges that affect many entrepreneurs, while having a disproportionate impact on ethnic minority founders.

The report documents how this evidence has translated into real-world impact, shaping national and regional policy, influencing the design of business support services, and strengthening collaboration between government, financial institutions, and local leaders. EMB-focused recommendations have been embedded within broader SME and growth strategies across the UK.

While centred on ethnic minority entrepreneurship, the lessons set out in this report extend across the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. By addressing systemic barriers and promoting inclusive growth, the actions described here contribute to higher business survival, greater productivity, and a more resilient and dynamic UK economy that benefits all.

Access the GEM UK Policy Impact Report – Unlocking the Power of Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs in the UK.