Research and ideas
Research and ideas
IPPR accelerates progress through ideas, analysis, and public dialogue.
Our work provides insight into the challenges facing UK society, and impactful, workable policies.
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Taking stock: Counting the economic costs of alcohol harm
Alcohol consumption across the UK is increasing. Government and employers must act to address the health risks.
A people-focussed future for transport in England
Our findings from three roundtables on the impact of transport in people’s lives and the priorities for change.
Progressive renewal: The Global Progress Action Summit
A quarter of the way through this century, change is in the air. Everyone, everywhere, seemingly all at once, wants out of the status quo.
Insurgent government: How mainstream parties can fight off populism and rebuild trust in politics
Across the western world it feels like a sea change is occurring in our politics. At the heart of this is a simple fact: large numbers of people increasingly feel that mainstream politics is failing to deliver for them.
The sixth carbon budget: The first plan without consensus
For decades, UK climate action was cross-party, and consensus meant policy looked different to politically competitive issues like tax.
Who will care?: How can we meet the scale of the care challenge?
Progressives need to see a better future for care: as a functioning, reliable and affordable public service.