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

  1. Zoë Billingham reacts to the Budget 2024 on Sky News

    Zoë Billingham reacts to the Budget 2024 on Sky News live from Grimsby.

  2. Not as cheap as you think: Housing in the North East

    While the North East ranks as the top region for affordability in England, safe, secure homes are out of reach for many.

  3. Government’s first 100 days: A regional perspective

    England is a tapestry of unique regions. There’s something special about each of them - with their own history, identity, strengths and challenges. Every one of these regions is key to delivering Labour’s ‘missions’, including economic…

  4. Zoë Billingham on BBC Politics Live

    IPPR North's Zoë Billingham on BBC Politics Live at Labour party conference 2024

  5. Supporting the status quo: How the taxation of wealth in the UK grows regional divides

    The new government’s primary mission is to deliver economic growth, rooted in an ambition for prosperity and opportunity to be accessible across the UK.

  6. There is an alternative to traditional ways of delivering social and economic value

    Our new report An alternative is possible: Measuring the impact of cooperatives puts forward a new framework for measuring the value that cooperative organisations deliver to local economies.

  7. Taking back control? Devolution, regional inequalities, and 20 years of IPPR North

    In this special IPPR North birthday edition of Progressive Review we’ve brought together leading thinkers on devolution to both look back at the policy developments of the past two decades and look ahead to what the future might hold for…
  8. A family enjoying the outdoors at the foot of the Angel of the North

    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.

  9. 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.
  10. A high-up view of Leeds city centre: a bustling city with a train over a viaduct in the goreground and the city and lots of green buses behind

    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.

  11. 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.

  12. Prioritising child poverty this party conference season