Institute for Public Policy Research
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IPPR is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
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📈| NEW BLOG: The Employment Rights Bill could boost growth, not slow it.
From ending one-sided flexibility to day-one sick pay, these reforms could unlock a productivity dividend that official estimates overlook. Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/a-w...
From ending one-sided flexibility to day-one sick pay, these reforms could unlock a productivity dividend that official estimates overlook. Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/a-w...
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
📈| NEW BLOG: The Employment Rights Bill could boost growth, not slow it.
From ending one-sided flexibility to day-one sick pay, these reforms could unlock a productivity dividend that official estimates overlook. Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/a-w...
From ending one-sided flexibility to day-one sick pay, these reforms could unlock a productivity dividend that official estimates overlook. Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/a-w...
"The last Labour government picked fights" says David Lammy 👇
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"The last Labour government picked fights" says David Lammy 👇
"Some people say, gosh, what a terrible time to become Chancellor."
Rachel Reeves lays out the trade-offs she faces — and the choices that define her economic plan.
Rachel Reeves lays out the trade-offs she faces — and the choices that define her economic plan.
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"Some people say, gosh, what a terrible time to become Chancellor."
Rachel Reeves lays out the trade-offs she faces — and the choices that define her economic plan.
Rachel Reeves lays out the trade-offs she faces — and the choices that define her economic plan.
"People are not voting for the Reform party because they're moderates."
Dr Parth Patel talks about the value of political imagination in today's world 👇
Dr Parth Patel talks about the value of political imagination in today's world 👇
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"People are not voting for the Reform party because they're moderates."
Dr Parth Patel talks about the value of political imagination in today's world 👇
Dr Parth Patel talks about the value of political imagination in today's world 👇
"There is no chance of a prospect of a wealth tax"
Dan Tomlinson MP, Yuan Yang MP, Heather Stewart (the Guardian), Dr Andy Summers (Centre for the Analysis of Taxation), and Carsten Jung (IPPR) discuss the barriers to a wealth tax.
Dan Tomlinson MP, Yuan Yang MP, Heather Stewart (the Guardian), Dr Andy Summers (Centre for the Analysis of Taxation), and Carsten Jung (IPPR) discuss the barriers to a wealth tax.
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"There is no chance of a prospect of a wealth tax"
Dan Tomlinson MP, Yuan Yang MP, Heather Stewart (the Guardian), Dr Andy Summers (Centre for the Analysis of Taxation), and Carsten Jung (IPPR) discuss the barriers to a wealth tax.
Dan Tomlinson MP, Yuan Yang MP, Heather Stewart (the Guardian), Dr Andy Summers (Centre for the Analysis of Taxation), and Carsten Jung (IPPR) discuss the barriers to a wealth tax.
November 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
"Devolution dies if you look like you're taking orders from the national level".
Andy Burnham tells us how working cross party makes him a successful mayor 👇
Andy Burnham tells us how working cross party makes him a successful mayor 👇
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Devolution dies if you look like you're taking orders from the national level".
Andy Burnham tells us how working cross party makes him a successful mayor 👇
Andy Burnham tells us how working cross party makes him a successful mayor 👇
To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.
November 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM
To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We’re thrilled to be named a finalist for @smartthinking.bsky.social’s inaugural Think Tank of the Year Award 2025!
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We’re thrilled to be named a finalist for @smartthinking.bsky.social’s inaugural Think Tank of the Year Award 2025!
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
Which jobs are most at risk from AI and how can we future-proof work? @carsjung.bsky.social joined @channel4news.bsky.social Dispatches to explore the trends. Watch in full at www.channel4.com/programmes/will-ai-take-my-job-dispatches
October 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Which jobs are most at risk from AI and how can we future-proof work? @carsjung.bsky.social joined @channel4news.bsky.social Dispatches to explore the trends. Watch in full at www.channel4.com/programmes/will-ai-take-my-job-dispatches
With the government’s new carbon budget out, the focus is clear: net zero through support, not punishment. Helping households and businesses make the most of the transition is the way forward - @samalvis.bsky.social. Read our recent analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/six...
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
With the government’s new carbon budget out, the focus is clear: net zero through support, not punishment. Helping households and businesses make the most of the transition is the way forward - @samalvis.bsky.social. Read our recent analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/six...
70 per cent back higher taxes on gambling firms.
Along with @persuasionuk.bsky.social, we asked voters for their thoughts on tax ahead of the budget and one thing is clear: people want a fairer system that helps lower everyday costs. Read our take here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
Along with @persuasionuk.bsky.social, we asked voters for their thoughts on tax ahead of the budget and one thing is clear: people want a fairer system that helps lower everyday costs. Read our take here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
70 per cent back higher taxes on gambling firms.
Along with @persuasionuk.bsky.social, we asked voters for their thoughts on tax ahead of the budget and one thing is clear: people want a fairer system that helps lower everyday costs. Read our take here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
Along with @persuasionuk.bsky.social, we asked voters for their thoughts on tax ahead of the budget and one thing is clear: people want a fairer system that helps lower everyday costs. Read our take here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
People are struggling with rising bills and falling living standards. We asked the public and their message is clear: government must show that the wealthy are paying their fair share before asking ordinary folk to chip in. Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
People are struggling with rising bills and falling living standards. We asked the public and their message is clear: government must show that the wealthy are paying their fair share before asking ordinary folk to chip in. Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
💷| NEW BLOG: Voters are clear - those with the broadest shoulders must carry more of the load. It's time to close long-standing disparities in the tax system and cut everyday costs. Read the latest analysis from IPPR here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
💷| NEW BLOG: Voters are clear - those with the broadest shoulders must carry more of the load. It's time to close long-standing disparities in the tax system and cut everyday costs. Read the latest analysis from IPPR here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
The gambling industry can afford to pay more. UK online gambling is taxed less than in many countries — reports that fair reform will hurt jobs or drive play offshore are overblown.
@rachaelhenry.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇 Read our analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/ref...
@rachaelhenry.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇 Read our analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/ref...
October 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The gambling industry can afford to pay more. UK online gambling is taxed less than in many countries — reports that fair reform will hurt jobs or drive play offshore are overblown.
@rachaelhenry.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇 Read our analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/ref...
@rachaelhenry.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇 Read our analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/ref...
"We're not saying that we have an education system that isn't working for all young people, it's just not working for enough young people".
📻 @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social 👇
📻 @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social 👇
October 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"We're not saying that we have an education system that isn't working for all young people, it's just not working for enough young people".
📻 @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social 👇
📻 @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social 👇
England's adult social care system is in crisis.
@abbyabhaya.bsky.social spoke to ITV News about the challenges and solutions.
@abbyabhaya.bsky.social spoke to ITV News about the challenges and solutions.
October 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
England's adult social care system is in crisis.
@abbyabhaya.bsky.social spoke to ITV News about the challenges and solutions.
@abbyabhaya.bsky.social spoke to ITV News about the challenges and solutions.
The SEND system is stuck in a vicious cycle, with support coming only when needs are severe enough for an EHCP. This drains funds from early intervention and leaves families waiting too long for help.
Read BBC coverage of our report here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read BBC coverage of our report here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The SEND system is stuck in a vicious cycle, with support coming only when needs are severe enough for an EHCP. This drains funds from early intervention and leaves families waiting too long for help.
Read BBC coverage of our report here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read BBC coverage of our report here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The SEND system is broken. Our new report sets out a path to change, shaped by families and education experts.
Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/bre...
Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/bre...
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The SEND system is broken. Our new report sets out a path to change, shaped by families and education experts.
Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/bre...
Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/bre...
The current approach to supporting children with special educational needs is no longer fit for purpose. One in 14 have to wait more than a year, the outcomes are really poor, and its unnecessarily bureaucratic.
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/articles/bre...
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/articles/bre...
October 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
The current approach to supporting children with special educational needs is no longer fit for purpose. One in 14 have to wait more than a year, the outcomes are really poor, and its unnecessarily bureaucratic.
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/articles/bre...
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/articles/bre...
👩👩👦 | NEW REPORT: Families, teachers and professionals all agree: the SEND system isn’t working. Our latest report shows how we can move towards an education system that works for every child.
Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/breaking-the-cycle-send-reform
Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/breaking-the-cycle-send-reform
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 AM
👩👩👦 | NEW REPORT: Families, teachers and professionals all agree: the SEND system isn’t working. Our latest report shows how we can move towards an education system that works for every child.
Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/breaking-the-cycle-send-reform
Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/breaking-the-cycle-send-reform
The ten year route to settlement has already proven to be punishing for many. Listen to @amreenqureshi.bsky.social on BBC radio discussing the potential impact of increasing the default from five to ten years - on individuals, families and society.
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The ten year route to settlement has already proven to be punishing for many. Listen to @amreenqureshi.bsky.social on BBC radio discussing the potential impact of increasing the default from five to ten years - on individuals, families and society.
Reforming how gambling is taxed could generate the £3.2 billion needed to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap – two policies driving up child poverty
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Reforming how gambling is taxed could generate the £3.2 billion needed to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap – two policies driving up child poverty