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Raise some taxes now alongside bold stimulus package for ‘balanced recovery’, says IPPR

Think tank says reforms to four key taxes would lay foundation for a fairer and stronger post-pandemic economy Some taxes can be raised this year without stifling the recovery, especially...

26/02/2021

Press Releases Economy Centre for Economic Justice IPPR

Starmer right that pandemic must be turning point for UK economy with more active partnership role for state, says IPPR

IPPR Director offers ideas to help deliver economic and social reform needed for a prosperous and just future IPPR has welcomed Labour’s ambition to reform UK economy, with a greater role for...

18/02/2021

Press Releases Economy Power & politics IPPR

UK must quadruple planned crisis spending to £190 billion to restore jobs, investment and services, report finds

Call for the chancellor to ‘boost it like Biden’ as IPPR reveals how increased stimulus would help both economy and public finances The UK needs an economic boost about four times as great as...

17/02/2021

Press Releases Economy Centre for Economic Justice IPPR

Time for new ‘Attenborough Award’ to inspire today’s schoolchildren on nature, say citizens on new climate jury

First of four ground-breaking panels around UK urges ring-fenced carbon taxes, ‘green bonds’ and higher spending to hit net zero Call to re-use old mine shafts as heat sources and build...

16/02/2021

Press Releases Environment Environmental Justice Commission IPPR

More than half a million UK employers at risk of collapse in spring as cash reserves fall perilously low, finds IPPR

Up to 9 million jobs at stake without action to extend business support, including cash injections in return for share of companies Almost 600,000 UK employers are at risk of business collaps...

10/02/2021

Press Releases Economy Centre for Economic Justice IPPR

IPPR - Home Office “root and branch” reform needed

IPPR sets out blueprint for preventing repeat of Windrush scandal and ending the hostile environment The Home Office is in a state of policy paralysis after years of overseeing the deeply...

09/02/2021

Press Releases Society & migration IPPR

UK risks EU retaliation if workers’ rights are rolled back

IPPR trade and EU relations expert says leaked proposal to cut working time protections would also be damaging and deeply unpopular On Friday leaked reports in the Financial Times suggested...

15/01/2021

Press Releases Power & politics Progressive Brexit IPPR

Brexit deal leaves workers’ rights and environmental protections at serious risk of erosion, warns IPPR

Despite improving on a ‘no deal’ outcome, agreement leaves wide scope for key rights and duties to be rolled back The new process agreed for safeguarding a “level playing field” between UK...

08/01/2021

Press Releases Progressive Brexit IPPR

Brexit trade deal “isn’t far off a no deal” warns IPPR

Think tank expert says trade deal is “remarkably weak” - introducing major barriers to trade and offering little to major sectors In a rapid reaction to the EU-UK trade deal announced earlier...

24/12/2020

Press Releases Power & politics IPPR

£90bn cash gap puts scores of companies at risk of collapse without public equity injection, report warns

Think tanks call for £45bn of public investment in ownership stakes to support businesses through the pandemic and boost private investment A new joint report from the IPPR and Common Wealth...

15/12/2020

Press Releases Economy Centre for Economic Justice IPPR

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