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Over the last decade the world has experienced a series of profound economic problems - from the financial crash to the climate crisis, from rising inequality to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economics is changing to try and solve these problems.
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New Economy Brief summarises robust, credible analysis to help you navigate political debate.
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Can fiscal devolution regenerate the economy?

17.9.2026
Exploring the history of fiscal devolution in England, the reforms now on the table, and what a genuinely decentralised state could mean for the UK’s economic development.
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De-dollarization

Finance
10.9.26
Is ‘de-dollarization’ on the horizon, and what could it mean for the global economy?

Hospitality in the UK

Local Economies
3.9.26
Exploring the economics of the UK's struggling hospitality sector.

A lost generation: the UK's NEET crisis

Work
29.7.26
A deep dive into the causes of and solutions to the 1 million young people currently not in education, employment or training.

The promise of reviving the Great British Seaside holiday

Local Economies
22.7.26
A deep dive into the challenges facing Britain’s seaside towns and villages.
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