Publications

Science or stagnation?: Next steps for life sciences policy in England

The UK lags behind global leaders on R&D investment. In recommitting the UK to global leadership on research, there is a particular opportunity to prioritise the life sciences.

27/10/2022

Publication Report Economy Business Science & technology IPPR

Buy back better: The case for raising taxes on dividends and buybacks

Households in the UK are experiencing a severe cost of living crisis, while some of Britain’s largest companies are making record profits.

27/10/2022

Publication Briefing Economy Budget IPPR

Understanding the rise in Channel crossings

This briefing explores the reasons behind the rise in dangerous Channel crossings to help form a firmer basis for a humane and effective policy response.

26/10/2022

Publication Report Society & migration IPPR

Towards a childcare guarantee

Childcare and early education in England isn’t working – for children, parents, or providers.

22/09/2022

Publication Report Public services Families IPPR

Train local, work local, stay local: Retrofit, growth, and levelling up

This paper sets out a series of recommendations to address skills bottlenecks and prepare the industry to make a substantial contribution to cutting household energy bills, driving the government’s levelling up strategy, and meeting net zero targets.

21/09/2022

Publication Report Environment IPPR

High standards: Developing a property improvement model for the private rented sector in Greater Manchester

In this report, we have sought to develop a financial model for improving properties in the private rented sector in Greater Manchester.

11/09/2022

Publication Report Housing & infrastructure IPPR North

Trading up: Proposals for a progressive US-UK trade partnership

In this report we set out how the US and the UK can revitalise trade relations through a new progressive trade partnership.

15/08/2022

Publication Report Economy Business Progressive Brexit IPPR

Towards a living income: Short-term action towards a long-term ambition

In this report we set out short-term policy recommendations ahead of Scottish government's next programme for government.

04/08/2022

Publication Public services IPPR Scotland Briefing

Closing the gap: Parliament, representation and the working class

In this report we argue that political parties and government should take action to close the ‘representation gap’.

24/07/2022

Publication Report Power & politics Equality Population and demographics IPPR

A rising tide: Strengthening public permission for climate action

This paper looks at tackling the culture war division on climate change, and how we can build on public support for climate action

21/07/2022

Publication Report Environment Fair Transition Unit IPPR

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