Economy

A landmark commission to rethink economic policy for post-Brexit Britain

The IPPR Commission on Economic Justice
Thu 17 Nov 2016

IPPR has launched the Commission on Economic Justice, which brings together leading figures from across society – business and trade unions, civil society organisations and academia – to examine the challenges facing the UK economy and mak…

Economy

Publication

The 'out of shape' UK economy: A case for change

Authors: Michael Jacobs, Alfie Stirling, Catherine Colebrook
Thu 17 Nov 2016

By many measures, Britain is an economically successful country – yet its top-line success conceals fundamental and damaging problems that can no longer be left unaddressed. In examining these problems and their symptoms, this report sets …

Energy & climate change

Publication

An industrial strategy that works for the UK: Framework and principles

Author: Catherine Colebrook
Thu 17 Nov 2016

The UK government needs to design an industrial strategy that will meet the multifaceted challenges. This paper outlines the desirable principles and objectives of such a strategy.

Jobs & skills

Publication

Earning and learning: Making the apprenticeship system work for 16–18-year-olds

Authors: Charlynne Pullen, Joe Dromey
Thu 10 Nov 2016

Boosting social mobility in Britain requires better education-to-work transitions for young people who have low qualifications. Reviewing the evidence, this report recommends that the government introduces a new, distinct pre-apprenticeshi…

Energy & climate change

Publication

A strategy for solving London's air pollution crisis

Authors: Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Harry Quilter-Pinner, Helen Ho
Wed 02 Nov 2016

London's air pollution is a deadly and mounting public health problem – one that demands immediate as well as long-term action from the city's new mayor, and from Westminster. Our report sets out that urgently needed strategy.

Housing

North Publication

Closer to home: Next steps in planning and devolution

Authors: Charlotte Snelling, Bill Davies
Mon 31 Oct 2016

We need a new devolution deal on housing – one that empowers combined authorities to act on the housing opportunities, challenges and requirements of their specific areas. This report reviews the housing powers devolved, and successes achi…

Jobs & skills

North Publication

Health innovation: Breathing life into the northern powerhouse

Author: Luke Raikes
Tue 22 Nov 2016

The north of England's health science sector is a vital economic asset. This report investigates the strengths and specialisms of the sector across and within the North, and explores how a place-based industrial strategy can help it realis…

Jobs & skills

North Publication

Business skills: Professional services in the northern powerhouse economy

Authors: Luke Raikes, Ed Cox
Fri 18 Nov 2016

This report investigates how well the North's vital professional and business services sector is performing, the challenges it faces, and how it could be better enabled to support the wider economy.

Events> Upcoming

Housing

IPPR and Justlife Foundation Parliamentary Event with Caroline Lucas MP

Mon 12 Dec 2016, 13:00 - 15:00

The event will include the launch of IPPR and Justlife's final report and a presentation of our vision for the future.

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Economy

Teenagers in North more likely to feel where they live has negative impact on life chances

The i Paper
Thu 17 Nov 2016

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Economy

Introducing the IPPR Commission on Economic Justice

Author: Emma Burnell
Fri 18 Nov 2016

Good policy making is driven by data. But political impetus is more often provided by feelings, stories and anecdotes. It is in understanding this that we are able to create the conditions for change

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Political reform

The protective state

Author: Will Davies
Fri 07 Oct 2016

Will Davies argues that to fully understand Theresa May's speech this week, and what it augurs of her premiership, we must consider how her view from the top of the Home Office may have informed her thinking. It is clear that she intends t…

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