Events

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic saw the government spend hundreds of billions of pounds to buy PPE, keep businesses afloat and avoid mass redundancies. In the heat of this...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House clarifies international humanitarian law and identifies practical measures for its effective implementation. At a time when international humanitarian law is under strain in so many armed conflicts around the world, the wounded and sick, and medical personnel and facilities often bear the brunt of hostilities. This...

This event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue discusses 'Is this the end of two-party politics?'. We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time. For our next event, we will be hosting Professor...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House explores how the trade operates and what policy options governments have to counter its rapidly evolving influence. Gold underpins global finance, but illicit trade channels link mining to criminal economies. These flows expand across borders, exposing gaps in regulation and data. Weak oversight allows criminal networks...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Foreign Policy Centre discusses translating cutting-edge scholarship and policy innovation into practical strategies that support inclusive political discourse. Rising polarisation and inflammatory rhetoric in the public realm from political members across the left-right spectrum is placing strain on democratic institutions, deepening societal divides, and diverting attention away...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Policy Institute marks 10 years since the EU referendum. Join UK in a Changing Europe, the Policy Insititute and Ipsos as we mark 10 years since the EU referendum. This June marks a decade since the people of the UK cast their votes in the EU referendum....

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Policy Research launches their new report 'Council Tax Reduction and Universal Credit'. Overview Join us for the launch of a new IPR report, 'Council Tax Reduction and Universal Credit: Winners and Losers of the Postcode Lottery'. About the event This new IPR report explores how...

This event hosted by UK think tank UKICE discusses the by election campaign and the future of the Labour government. On Thursday 19 June, voters in Makerfield head to the polls in a critical by election. Despite being the country’s most popular political figure, Manchester Mayor and leadership hopeful Andy Burnham’s prospective seat will be...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation launches a new book 'Money: The Inside Story' by Rupal Patel and Jack Leslie. We spend a lot of time thinking about money, but almost no time thinking about how odd it actually is. No other abstract concept plays such a significant role in our...

This event hosted by UK think tank Localis launches their new report on the evolution of strategic authorities. With the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act now enshrined into law, the advent of mayoral combined authorities – redubbed as Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) – is close to completion. The government’s devolution agenda grants additional powers and more flexible governance arrangements...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs discusses 'The Genius of Adam Smith' and how he solved the 'invisible hand' paradox. About the Discussion Dr. Skousen's presentation will be based on IEA's Discussion Paper #147, 'The Genius of Adam Smith,'and how he solved the 'invisible hand' paradox, how private actions...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute explores the 'Invisible Hand' behind the American Revolution with Dr. Mark Skousen. Join us for an Enlightenment Evening exploring the 'Invisible Hand' behind the American Revolution with Dr. Mark Skousen on Wednesday, 17th June. In his 1776 magnum opus The Wealth of Nations, Adam...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores how government can better serve children at risk of being ‘left behind’ in their earliest years. Boys from families living on low-incomes have been ‘left behind’ in early years policy making for decades. Nearly three in five boys from low-income families are not reaching...

This event hosted by UK think tank HEPI discusses higher learning in the post-truth age. What are universities’ responsibilities in an era undergoing profound technological and political change and one marked increasingly by misinformation and declining trust in major institutions? Professor Duncan Ivison draws on his background in political philosophy, as well as extensive experience in...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Foreign Policy Centre explore what measures have been taken to push back against TNR, and what further steps are needed to strengthen protections. As part of World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Foreign Policy Centre (FPC), the Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) at the University of Sheffield,...