How to think about politics
This event hosted by UK think the Institute for Policy Research marks the launch of Peter Allen’s new book, 'How to think about politics: A guide in five parts'. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by politics. At a time when many of us want to grasp what is going on, it is getting...
The care economy with Professor Tim Jackson
This event hosted by UK think tank the David Hume Institute discusses Professor Tim Jackson's book 'The Care Economy'. The David Hume Institute, in partnership with EICC Live, are delighted to host Professor Tim Jackson in conversation with Dr Sarah Birrell Ivory, discussing The Care Economy. Care is the foundation of organic life. But its...
How can cities attract investment?
This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities looks at how investment works for our large cities and how to support cities outside the Greater South East. More investment in all cities, particularly those outside the Greater South East, will help drive economic growth, but how can policy and public bodies help drive...
UKICE economics panel: Spring 2025
This event hosted by UK think tank Europe in a Changing Europe will analyse the Spring Statement and its consequences for the British public. Rachel Reeves will deliver the government’s Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March. How can the Chancellor reconcile commitments to increase defence spending with promises not to raise taxes or alter her...
Do With: making the movement happen
This event hosted by UK think tank the King's Fund will be a space for attendees to share ideas on how they would like to deliver change. If you’ve been inspired by the Do With vision and want to work with others to shift the public sector away from its current ‘do to’ mindset and practices towards...
Did Wagner succeed in the eyes of its African and Middle East clients?
This event hosted by UK think tank RUSI will provide a comprehensive analysis of local perspectives on the Russian Wagner Group. Join us for an insightful presentation by Dr Antonio Giustozzi, co-author of the newly published Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) report: Did Wagner Succeed in the Eyes of its African and Middle Eastern Clients? Co-authored with Dr...
Spring cleaning the public finances
This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation will assess the Chancellor’s Spring Statement and the UK economic outlook. The Chancellor set out her first ever Budget less than five months ago, but the UK’s economic outlook has changed considerably since then. Bad news on growth, inflation and borrowing point to a deterioration...
How can people be better helped to draw on their pension wealth in retirement?
This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies will present new analysis of the way in which defined contribution pension wealth is currently being accessed. Managing wealth in retirement has been described by a Nobel Prize-winning economist as the “nastiest, hardest problem in finance” due to the difficulty people face managing...
Spring Forecast 2025: IFS analysis
At this event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies their researchers will present their initial analysis of the Chancellor's announcements. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present the Spring Forecast on Wednesday 26th March. This was originally billed as just a routine update on the economic and fiscal outlook, consistent with the commitment...
The resurgence of inter-state tensions in the Americas in a complex geopolitical landscape
This event hosted by UK think tank IISS will explore how great-power competition is exacerbating inter-state tensions in Latin America. For decades, Latin America has largely avoided inter-state wars, with most conflicts stemming from internal struggles related to criminal economies. However, intensifying geopolitical competition between great powers in the region, economic instability and rising bilateral...
