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A lifeline for families: Investing to reduce child poverty this winter

As the cost of living crisis means nearly one in three children are living in poverty, we make the case for additional support this winter.

16/11/2022

Publication Briefing Economy Families IPPR

Spending and stability: How much fiscal space does the UK have?

This briefing challenges the idea that spending cuts are inevitable, and sets out an approach that would stabilise the economy while ensuring that public services are on a secure footing.

01/11/2022

Publication Briefing Economy Budget 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

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

The big buyback

This briefing is published in collaboration with Common Wealth as part of our programme of work exploring profits and corporate power post-pandemic. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to...

11/10/2022

Blog post Economy IPPR Budget

Cutting corporation tax is not a magic bullet for increasing investment

Private sector investment in the UK has fallen to the lowest level among G7 countries – fixing it will not be easy Later this week the chancellor is expected to deliver on Liz Truss’s...

20/09/2022

Blog post Expert comment Economy Business Centre for Economic Justice IPPR

It’s time to upgrade levelling up

Why the time is right to refocus on levelling up

23/08/2022

Blog post Economy IPPR North Progressive levelling up

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

Ryan Swift reflects on the 8th anniversary of the Northern Powerhouse

June 23rd marks eight years since the Northern Powerhouse agenda was launched. On the same date this year voters will go to the polls in a by-election in Wakefield. This blog reflects on the lessons...

21/06/2022

Blog post Expert comment Devolution & local leadership Economy Power & politics Metro mayors IPPR North

Prices and profits after the pandemic

New analysis shows that the profits of the largest non-financial companies were up 34 per cent at the end of 2021 compared to pre pandemic levels

20/06/2022

Publication Briefing Economy Centre for Economic Justice IPPR