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ESRC-funded research organisation bringing together world-leading experts from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Headquarters at Alliance Manchester Business School.
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2025 has been a terrific year for The Productivity Institute. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our research, our events and our Productivity Forums.

There will be more to come in 2026! Including #NationalProductivityWeek | 27 April - 1 May 🚀
December 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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🌍 New papers in TPI’s Pro-Productivity Policies country series:
🇮🇹 Italy: Breaking structural traps
🇳🇱 Netherlands: High productivity, slow growth
🇮🇳 India: From licence raj to digital inclusion
🔗 Find links to all of the papers on our website: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/pro-pro...
Pro-Productivity Policies: Country Experiences Series - The Productivity Institute
Introducing the new Pro-Productivity Policies: Country Experiences Series
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December 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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We are delighted to announce National Productivity Week is back 27 Apr – 1 May 2026, focusing on how productivity improvements can lead to better outcomes for people, firms and places.

Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa...

#NPW2026
National Productivity Week 2026 - Better outcomes for people, firms and places - The Productivity Institute
National Productivity Week will return from 27 April – 1 May 2026 for a nationwide programme of events focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms and places.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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📻 Carolyn Currie, Chair of the Scotland Productivity Forum, on BBC Radio Scotland this morning:
Scotland leads in innovation but faces challenges in investment, childcare, and SME support. Productivity needs long-term solutions, not quick fixes.
🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (Starts at 2.10.18)
Radio Scotland Breakfast - 10/12/2025 - BBC Sounds
News from across Scotland and the world, plus sport, weather and big name interviews.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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📊 Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025
Explore data on productivity trends across Northern Ireland compared to the rest of the UK. By Ruth Donaldson, @djordanecon.bsky.social, Seán McDonald and @profjohnturner.bsky.social.
🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nor...
Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025 - The Productivity Institute
The dashboard assesses NI’s performance across the key drivers of productivity, which provide the foundations for long-run productivity growth.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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🌏 Philip McCann (TPI / @alliancembs.bsky.social) is a keynote speaker at Seoul’s Global Talent Strategy Forum on 10 December, sharing insights on attracting skilled talent to cities like Manchester & Seoul.
🔗 www.studykoreanews.com/news/article...
Join the Global Talent Strategy Forum: “Seoul, Your New Chapter”
Seoul invites scholars, global talents, companies, and institutions to come together for the Global Talent Strategy Forum, “Seoul, Your New Chapter.” This even
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December 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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While Northern Ireland has seen its ranking within the UK improve, moving up to 8th place, its productivity level has remained at £40 per hour worked.
You can read and download this year’s Dashboard from the @productivity.bsky.social website: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nor...
Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025 - The Productivity Institute
The dashboard assesses NI’s performance across the key drivers of productivity, which provide the foundations for long-run productivity growth.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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National Productivity Week is back for 2026!

From 27 April – 1 May, join researchers, policymakers, and business leaders for a nationwide programme focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms, and places.

Find out more below. ⬇️
December 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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djordanecon.bsky.social
Has Northern Ireland’s productivity growth stalled?

Today we’ve launched the 2025 edition of our Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard, written with Ruth Donaldson, Seán McDonald, and @profjohnturner.bsky.social
NI Productivity Dashboard page 1. NI Productivity Dashboard page 2.
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
productivity.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce National Productivity Week is back 27 Apr – 1 May 2026, focusing on how productivity improvements can lead to better outcomes for people, firms and places.

Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa...

#NPW2026
National Productivity Week 2026 - Better outcomes for people, firms and places - The Productivity Institute
National Productivity Week will return from 27 April – 1 May 2026 for a nationwide programme of events focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms and places.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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More Budget chat - from @drdarcyluke.bsky.social, @samwarner.bsky.social, Dave Richards, Patrick Diamond and me for @productivity.bsky.social
Smorgasbords, Pick n Mix, Sticking Plasters etc

www.productivity.ac.uk/news/budget-...
Budget 2025: Hyperactive Incrementalism and the Missing Long View - The Productivity Institute
The 2025 UK Budget had a glaring absence of any long-term economic strategy for growth and investment.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Short piece on the Budget for @productivity.bsky.social

In summary, a water-treading, short-termist and incremental Budget.

A missed opportunity for more substantial measures that might drive productivity & growth.
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Following yesterday’s Budget, TPI’s @andywestwood.bsky.social @profdaverichards.bsky.social @drdarcyluke.bsky.social @samwarner.bsky.social and Patrick Diamond share insights on the government’s approach to growth and productivity.

Read more: bit.ly/3JVRkLi
Budget 2025: Hyperactive Incrementalism and the Missing Long View - The Productivity Institute
The 2025 UK Budget had a glaring absence of any long-term economic strategy for growth and investment.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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❓ Curious what the Chancellor’s #Budget means for productivity?

Dive into Bart van Ark’s (@bartvanark.bsky.social) initial reaction and key insights as the Director of The Productivity Institute (@productivity.bsky.social). 👇

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November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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TPI’s @teraallas.bsky.social on #Budget:
“As expected, OBR cut its labour productivity growth forecast from 1.3% to 1.0%. Still above post-COVID 0% and pre-COVID (Q12010-Q42019) 0.5% pa average. Forecasting productivity growth is tough, but OBR may need to trim its forecast at future fiscal events.”
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Will today's #Budget boost productivity?
Get a head start on how the budget will impact productivity: podfollow.com/productivity...

@bartvanark.bsky.social is joined by @teraallas.bsky.social (@alliancembs.bsky.social), Louise Hellem (CBI) & @econstevem.bsky.social (@niesrorg.bsky.social).
Productivity Puzzles: Will We Get a Productive Budget?
The Chancellor’s Budget is on the horizon. Will it bring higher taxes, deeper cuts, or more borrowing? Does the Budget really matter for productivity? And how does productivity shape the Budget? ...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Will today's #Budget boost productivity?
@bartvanark.bsky.social argues for smarter investment, structural reforms & policy stability to drive long-term growth.
🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we...

#Productivity #Growth #Policy
Will We Get a Productive Budget? - The Productivity Institute
What we need is a long-term focus, stability, and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity.
www.productivity.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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🎧 If you want an in-depth discussion on how the Budget could impact productivity, listen to the latest episode of Productivity Puzzles.
👉 www.productivity.ac.uk/podcast/will...

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@alliancembs.bsky.social #Budget2025
Will We Get a Productive Budget? - The Productivity Institute
Does the Budget really matter for productivity? And how does productivity shape the Budget?
www.productivity.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Budget day is fast approaching.

The UK needs a long-term focus, stability, and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity, says Bart van Ark (@bartvanark.bsky.social) in a new policy commentary for TPI (@productivity.bsky.social) 👇
www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we...

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Will We Get a Productive Budget? - The Productivity Institute
What we need is a long-term focus, stability, and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity.
www.productivity.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Does increasing growth in the long run mean making politically difficult decisions in the short term? podfollow.com/productivity...

This special Budget episode features Louise Hellem (CBI), @teraallas.bsky.social (@alliancembs.bsky.social) & @econstevem.bsky.social (@niesrorg.bsky.social).
November 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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#Budget day is on Wednesday - does the UK need to invest more money in the NHS? @teraallas.bsky.social provides her expertise on the latest Productivity Puzzles ep.: podfollow.com/productivity...
The ep. also features @econstevem.bsky.social & Louise Hellem, alongside host @bartvanark.bsky.social.
I think this broad idea that we need to spend more on the NHS is misleading and is potentially quite dangerous ... I think it's about the mix of how we spend the money, not adding more money.
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Some #WeekendReading ahead of #BudgetDay - this is a test of the UK’s commitment to long-term productivity growth, writes @bartvanark.bsky.social: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we...
The government has repeatedly pledged to raise productivity. Now is the moment to shift from promises to delivery.
Will We Get a Productive Budget? - The Productivity Institute
What we need is a long-term focus, stability, and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity.
www.productivity.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Budget day is fast approaching. The UK needs a long-term focus, stability and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity, says @bartvanark.bsky.social in a new policy commentary: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we...

#Budget #Budget2025 #Productivity #Growth #Policy #Podcast
Will We Get a Productive Budget? - The Productivity Institute
What we need is a long-term focus, stability, and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity.
www.productivity.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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We're delighted to be working with partners @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk & @productivity.bsky.social on how productivity & economic considerations can help develop & deploy AI from an ethical and legal standpoint, thanks to a Responsible AI grant.
bennettschool.cam.ac.uk Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · Nov 19
The UK’s fragmented approach to AI sovereignty creates vulnerabilities, warn @cam.ac.uk experts.

Only a fully integrated strategy—linking research, industrial policy & procurement—can secure the domestic AI capabilities needed to shape the nation’s economy, security & democracy.

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November 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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🏆 We're proud to share that Professor Philip McCann from @productivity.bsky.social has received the Walter Isard Award, the top honour in regional economics from the North American Regional Science Association 👏

🔗 Read more: www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM