Events

This event hosted by UK think tank Nesta explores the four policy shifts shaping the UK. Policy Live is a one-day event that brings together fresh perspectives from policymakers, public servants, civil society leaders, innovators and academics to solve the UK's biggest challenges.  Hosted by Nesta, the research and innovation foundation, this year’s event unpacks...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores how ministers and civil servants can deliver the government’s AI infrastructure goals. The government believes access to sufficient AI infrastructure and compute capacity will be critical for the UK’s economic growth, productivity and global competitiveness – but the UK is in a global race for investment, talent and...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores what support local authorities need to implement LGR. The government’s ambitious local government reorganisation (LGR) programme will replace all county and district councils with a single tier of unitary local government. This is the largest LGR wave since 46 unitary authorities (UAs) were established between 1995 and 1997,...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies launches a new report bringing together insights from the IFS Transforming Justice programme. The justice system in England and Wales is a major area of public spending, yet one that economists have devoted relatively little attention to. Despite the central role justice plays...

This event hosted by UK think tank Nesta discusses how AI is reshaping the role of evidence in public policy. AI has the potential to transform how policymakers access evidence when it matters most. Currently, conducting a rigorous evidence review to test a policy solution can take up to 1,000 hours. This delay makes it...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs discusses the state of the US constitution and the civil wars engulfing both parties. A Republic, If You Can Keep It: The state of the US constitution and the civil wars engulfing both parties When Ben Franklin was asked what kind of government...

At this event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government Daron Acemoglu discusses his new book 'What Happened to Liberal Democracy?' The Institute for Government is pleased to welcome Daron Acemoglu, the Nobel Prize-winning co-author of Why Nations Fail, to discuss his new book: What Happened to Liberal Democracy? Remaking a Politics of Shared Prosperity. In...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government assesses Andy Burnham’s first decisions as prime minister and the challenges he faces this autumn. The new prime minister has appointed his ministers and put his No.10 team in place. He has created a new Office for the Prime Minister and Cabinet. And set out some...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities explores how tax sharing and fiscal devolution could give English mayors greater control over local revenues. The Government has made historic commitments to advance fiscal devolution to mayors, including further business rates retention by 2027 and income tax sharing by 2028. These reforms could give...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House explores how checks and balances continue to shape American democracy. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its Constitution, debate is growing over whether power remains balanced across government institutions. The US constitutional system faces scrutiny amid disputes over executive, judicial and administrative authority. These debates...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores the scale and nature of corruption risks in the UK today. High-profile incidents of misconduct, political donations, and freebies have all raised concerns about standards and integrity in UK public life – so what more can be done to tackle corruption in national and local...

This event hosted by UK think tank Nesta discusses electrifying home heating and whether it can help the government deliver on its devolution priorities. A change in government brings a shift in priorities. With rumours of budget pressure across departments, the electrification of home heating and the Warm Homes Plan should expect some scrutiny. But...

This event hosted by UK think tank the UK in a Changing Europe discusses the state of British politics. Parliament is back and we will learn whether the new Burnham government can deliver on its ambitious promises to address the cost of living. A number of other tricky policy choices will also confront our (relatively)...