Our research
Our research
IPPR North publishes high quality, independent research rooted in robust evidence and our deep understanding of England's regions.
On this page you will find reports and briefing papers that provide the evidence needed to realise economic, environmental, social and democratic justice for communities across England.
Our latest publications
Celebrating 20 years of IPPR North
For two decades IPPR North has been at the centre of the debate about how to rebalance England's regions. Here we take stock of how far we have come and the role we have played in shaping the "levelling up" debate.Handforth in hindsight: The future of hyperlocal governance in England
Hyperlocal governance has huge potential. It can give people a greater say in their areas, helping them determine and deliver what is needed in their neighbourhoods, and bring social benefits to communities as well.State of the North 2024: Charting the course for a decade of renewal
The North’s communities are ambitious for a better future, but face systemic and pronounced inequalities. Gaps in power, wealth, opportunity, and health result in shorter, sicker, less fulfilling lives.Parallel lives: Regionally rebalancing wealth, power and opportunity
This report addresses the urgent need to reduce regional inequality in the UK, and distribute wealth, power, and opportunity more fairly across the country.Prioritising child poverty this party conference season
Working well: Improving work & health in the North East
Expert comment: The local elections, voter ID and democracy
Promises for the North: Analysing local parties’ pledges at the 2023 local elections
The hydrogen powerhouse?: Demystifying the North's hydrogen economy
This report aims to identify the true potential of the UK’s hydrogen economy, demystify the role that hydrogen will play in helping the UK reach net zero and evaluate the current state of play of hydrogen development in the North.What should a North East child poverty strategy look like?
Watch: Zoë Billingham on BBC discussing levelling-up
Zoë Billingham, director of IPPR North, on BBC Politics discussing our latest State of the North report.State of the North 2023 - Looking out to level up: How the North and the UK measure up
This years State of the North report draws from international experience to show how the UK's regional inequality is not inevitable.