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The Progressive Policy Think Tank
Topic: Housing & infrastructure

Quick wins for the North's transport network

The North’s transport network is currently in crisis, but there are major opportunities ahead. The chaos faced by passengers in the summer of 2018 revealed long-term structural weaknesses in the...

18/03/2019
Publication Report Housing & infrastructure IPPR North

Sign on the dotted line? A new rental contract: Final report

The private rented sector has grown substantially over the past two decades. It is now home to 20 per cent of households (4.7 million). Many more people now expect to live in the private rented...

28/01/2019
Publication Report Housing & infrastructure Equality Population and demographics IPPR

The case for reforming private renting: Interim report

The private rented sector has grown substantially over the past two decades. It is now home to 20 per cent of households (4.7 million). Many more people now expect to live in the private rented...

04/12/2018
Publication Report Housing & infrastructure Equality IPPR

Risk or reward? Securing a just transition in the north of England

As the most recent IPCC report on global warming shows, decarbonising the UK’s economy is an urgent necessity if we are to tackle the threat of climate change and stand a chance of limiting global...

22/10/2018
Publication Report Housing & infrastructure Science & technology Global Climate Network IPPR

Beyond ECO: The future of fuel poverty support

Fuel poverty is a fact of life for 2.5 million households across England. It is also an increasing problem, with the number of households in fuel poverty rising by just under 5 per cent from 2014...

04/07/2018
Publication Housing & infrastructure IPPR Report

Escape to the country: Call for evidence

Escape to the country: Examining England's affordable housing crisis in the rural idyll Call for evidence Homes in rural areas are notably more expensive than those in urban areas, up to 50 per...

09/04/2018
Publication Housing & infrastructure IPPR