Events

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores how parliament should approach the major restoration project. The Palace of Westminster is one of the world’s most recognisable historic buildings and the home of the UK parliament. Yet much of the estate is in urgent need of repair. While debates over how to...

This event hosted by UK think tank RUSI explores the role and impact of mis- and disinformation in extremism and radicalisation trends. Mis- and disinformation campaigns are no longer a fringe concern for security specialists. Hostile actors, state and non-state alike, have become increasingly sophisticated in exploiting the information environment to radicalise communities, exacerbate tensions,...

This event hosted by UK think tank the UK in a Changing Europe unpacks the local election results. On Thursday 7 May, the UK will hold a number of local, mayoral and devolved parliament elections. With Labour and the Conservatives expected to suffer heavy losses to the Greens, Reform UK and nationalist parties in Scotland...

This event hosted by UK think tank PolicyWISE discusses the results of the devolved elections in Scotland and Wales. The think tanks Enlighten and PolicyWise are delighted to invite you to join a discussion about the results of the devolved elections in Scotland and Wales. Both nations face the prospect of disruptive outcomes and uncertainty...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores their new analysis and the next steps for children’s social care reform. The children’s social care market is often described as “broken” – including by the government itself. Too many children end up in unsuitable settings, the quality of care varies sharply across...

This event hosted by UK think tank Localis discusses the future of local government reorganisation. The wave of local government reorganisation (LGR) heralded by the English Devolution Bill represents the most significant structural upheaval outside of central government since the 1970s. The creation of new unitary authorities is designed to increase productivity and streamline governance,...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies presents findings from a new report on salary sacrifice pensions. In one of the largest revenue-raising measures of last November's Budget, the Chancellor announced that salary sacrifice pension contributions above £2,000 per year will be liable for both employer and employee National Insurance...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses resetting government economic priorities for the remainder of the Parliament. The Labour Government has had a bruising start to the Parliament. It is trailing badly in the polls and is expecting a battering in the local, Welsh and Scottish elections in early May. Another...

This event hosted by UK think tank Green Alliance discusses how the new political landscape will impact environmental politics globally and at home. A week on from the May elections and with the King’s Speech delivered, join us to digest how this new political landscape will impact environmental politics globally and at home. This reactive...

This event hosted by UK think tank HEPI discusses the overarching themes and key differences in the student experience throughout the last 20 years. Join HEPI and TechnologyOne for a webinar to mark the launch of a new report looking back over the last 20 years of results from the HEPI / Advance HE Student Academic...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities launches a new report on the impact of minimum wage in different labour markets across the country. On April 1st, the UK’s minimum wage rose to £12.71, making our statutory minimum one of the highest in the world. Geographic inequality between local labour markets means...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Policy Research explores the unequal distribution of the ‘mental load’ and the policies that could help rebalance it. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner examines the persistent imbalance of the ‘mental load’, the often invisible cognitive and emotional labour required to keep households functioning and thriving. She explains...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores how lowering the voting age to 16 and restricting political donations could impact how elections are run. The government has introduced the Representation of the People Bill to lower the voting age to 16, change how electoral rules are enforced and – potentially...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses the impact on Gaza of the US-Israel war with Iran. As the Israel-US-Iran War continues, the Gaza ceasefire has ceased to be a priority for international or regional actors. On the ground, however, humanitarian conditions in Gaza are worsening, political pathways are narrowing, and temporary...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House asks how Sheinbaum’s reforms are affecting Mexican democracy and foreign policy. Mexico stands at a pivotal juncture under President Claudia Sheinbaum, as her administration seeks to consolidate a new phase of political, economic, and social reform. Inheriting both the legacy and the constraints of the López...