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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A helping hand for the helpers - a plan to recognise Scotland's unpaid carers
A Minimum Income Guarantee pilot would empower carers to take control of their own lives and regain some independence from a state that has become overly reliant on their unpaid labour and goodwill to function.
Strategic planning for green prosperity
Land is a finite resource, and the demands made of it have only increased over time.
The new politics of AI: Why fast technological change requires bold policy targets
The upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris is an opportunity to show how we can harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a force for societal, economic, and environmental good.
The homes that children deserve: Housing policy to support families
As the government seeks to develop a new child poverty strategy, it will need to grapple with housing – the single largest cost faced by families.
Powering up public support for electric vehicles
Tackling greenhouse gas emissions will only work if public support for action remains strong. That means ensuring tangible improvements in people’s lives and heading off any brewing backlash.
Assessing the economy
Over the past few days and weeks, there has been lots of rather histrionic commentary about the UK’s economic situation as if the budget has created an economic disaster from which we’ll never recover.