Ideas for a fair, sustainable and resilient economy

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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Labour Party Conference 2025

Exploring the economic themes in the Chancellor's speech and what they might signal ahead of the Autumn Budget.

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The US-UK Tech Prosperity Deal

What was in the US-UK Tech Prosperity deal? How does it fit into the big picture of trade negotiations with the US? What might the UK have to give up to get it, and what are the implications of conceding to the demands of the ‘Big Tech’ lobby?

Central bank independence

Reflecting on the recent challenges to central bank independence and whether monetary policy needs reform.

The case for sectoral collective bargaining

Looking at the government’s plans for Fair Pay Agreements and the economic case for extending sectoral collective bargaining in the UK.

Countdown to the Budget: Spotlight on tax

Exploring the the tax options the Chancellor has available to raise revenue – and how different reforms could impact the economy and public finances.

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