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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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.
Towards a UK trade strategy
The UK is facing a precarious and volatile period for global trade.
Change you can board: Delivering better, greener buses
The bus services bill is an opportunity to ensure reform really means thriving, green 21st century local bus networks in England.
Harry Quilter-Pinner on BBC Radio 4 Today discussing political donations
Modernising elections: How to get voters back
Elections are the defining feature of modern democracy. They are the process by which we express a desired future en masse. It is the mass dimension that matters most; it is the mass dimension that is receding.
Bridge to the future: how to get the NHS through the winter and ready for reform
NHS staff across the country are gritting their teeth. Christmas parties have come and gone, but a more threatening annual tradition looms once again – the NHS ‘winter crisis’. This period, renowned for long waits and increased mortality,…