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Make Aberdeenshire a European renewable energy centre of excellence, urges locals in climate citizens’ jury

Aberdeenshire residents, from city and shire, want to use existing skills and natural assets to turn ‘the oil capital of Europe’ into a green energy and manufacturing hub The UK and Scottish...

18/06/2021

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‘Special relationship’ can thrive if UK forges new green trade agenda with US at G7 summit – IPPR report

UK urged to play a vital role at the G7 to energise green trade agenda Carbon leakage warning as UK revealed to have highest net carbon imports per person in the G7 UK can unlock trade...

09/06/2021

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G7 Tax Agreement: IPPR says countries can still go further to end ‘race to the bottom’ on tax

Think tank welcomes ‘much-needed’ move to a global minimum corporation tax rate of at least 15 per cent, but urges world leaders to go further This week an IPPR report said that a global...

05/06/2021

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New developments must prioritise environmental and community needs, say locals on Thurrock climate jury

20 Thurrock residents produce 32 step plan to improve air quality, protect green spaces and boost clean transport in the area Locals call for fairness to be prioritised in government’s green...

04/06/2021

Press Releases Environment Environmental Justice Commission IPPR

UK support for Biden’s tax plan would raise £14.7bn, enough to ‘build back better’ the NHS and care system, says IPPR

US push for G7 to back new global minimum corporation tax at 21 per cent would be fairer for UK businesses and raise vital revenue The UK government should back the Biden administration’s new...

01/06/2021

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Change audit culture to make it work in the public interest, report urges

A broader purpose and more challenging culture are essential for the audit system to serve society and business better, says IPPR A complete culture change within the UK’s audit industry is ne...

28/05/2021

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Revealed: Working family poverty hits record high, fuelled by rising housing costs and childcare challenges

Billions spent on state support enrich private landlords, while one in six working households face poverty Action needed to bring down housing and childcare costs, and make work pay, to...

26/05/2021

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Reward farmers who help fight climate and nature crisis, urges IPPR think tank

Ministers must establish ‘new deal’ for farmers in a post-Brexit settlement that secures livelihoods and the natural environment, says report Farmers are key to addressing the climate and...

13/05/2021

Press Releases Environment Environmental Justice Commission IPPR

Queen's speech: IPPR reaction to ‘policy gulf’ on environment, planning, health and care agenda

Think tank welcomes some targets and commitments, but says bold action and clear policy must follow Harry Quilter-Pinner, IPPR director of research and engagement, said: “The Queen’s...

11/05/2021

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Threat to end of life care services as deaths expected to reach pandemic levels every year from 2031 onwards

Report warns of ‘eternal 2020’ for end of life care services without expansion of services Major study reveals substantial inequality in end of life care options across England A new...

10/05/2021

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