Student loans have become a huge political issue this year, but how has this become such a hot political topic? These ...

“Today’s figures show that, while the government has made good progress in reducing the backlog, there are continuing stark challenges within the asylum system. Small boat crossings remain high and ...

This is the third in a series of blogs related to IPPR Scotland’s project on ‘Employment, Productivity and Reform in the Scottish Public Sector’ funded by the Robertson Trust. The Scottish government ...

Managing the macroeconomy to achieve strong growth and low inflation is a careful balancing act. Overly restrictive macroeconomic policy – such as too-high ...

This report looks at the democratic implications of the government’s agenda for local government unitarisation under the English devolution and community e ...

It is widely proposed that higher social spending – especially in the form of social security benefits – is damaging to the economy. Yet the evidence prese ...

The Guardian, Reuters, and the Independent are the top three sources for news on ChatGPT Murky rules mean AI tools pay for and prioritise some outlets, exploit other content for free, or exclude ...

UK borrowing costs had increased by 0.4 to 0.8 percentage points more than major peers since the 2024 election But 10, 20, and 30-year gilt yields have all fallen sharply in recent months IPPR urges ...

“The Chancellor has made good calls on gambling tax, taxing income from wealth and work more equally, a tax on high value properties and ending the two-child limit, which will pull 450,000 children ...

A quarter of employees feel pressure to drink at workplace events, rising to 38 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds Workplace drinking culture driving absences as 31 per cent of workers call in sick in ...

The government can speed up efforts to decarbonise transport by targeting the highest emitters. Electrifying road transport has put the UK on the path to lower transport emissions for the first time.

This year’s State of the North report highlights how regional inequality exacerbates the growing challenges facing many young northerners. This is a pivotal moment for young people. The current ...