Events

This event hosted by UK think tank NIESR explores the economic forces that underpin the rise in real interest rates and assesses how persistent they are likely to prove. For much of the period following the Global Financial Crisis, policymakers, businesses and investors became accustomed to an environment of persistently low real interest rates. Low...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute explores the importance of self-reliance, personal excellence and individual liberty.  Join us for our annual Ayn Rand Lecture 2026 with Madsen Pirie on Monday, 26th October. Join the Adam Smith Institute for the annual Ayn Rand Lecture 2026, featuring ASI President and Co-Founder Dr...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government sets out their analysis of the Budget and what it reveals about Andy Burnham’s government. John Healey’s first budget as chancellor on 28 October is a huge moment for Andy Burnham’s government. A difficult fiscal inheritance, made more challenging still by the war in...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses how lessons from Colombia and Northern Ireland can be applied to current conflicts. Join us to mark ten years since Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement. Drawing on experiences from Colombia and Northern Ireland, this event explores what makes peace agreements durable, how implementation can be sustained...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses what the Budget has revealed about the state of Britain and Burnham’s government. Budget 2026 need to deliver on three fronts – easing cost of living pressures, taking forward the Prime Minister’s economic agenda and reassuring the markets about the state of the public...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Policy Research explores how a political moment can spark lasting divides. About the event The Brexit referendum was a pivotal moment in British politics. Not only did it lead to the UK’s departure from the EU, but it also created a new and lasting political...

This event hosted by UK think tank Green Alliance examines the government’s first 100 days, including the latest polling on public attitudes towards the new government. Andy Burnham’s first 100 days as prime minister have brought a new political landscape for the UK’s environmental agenda. With one budget delivered and early signals emerging about the...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities discusses how mayors should be held to account. As mayors gain greater powers and control over funding, how should scrutiny and accountability evolve? Part of Centre for Cities’ event series ahead of the Devolution White Paper, this discussion will explore accountability in Mayoral Strategic Authorities,...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses the causes and consequences of falling fertility around the world. Book launch for Generation Maybe, by Camilla Cavendish Register to attend in person or to receive an access link for online viewers. In Britain, one in five couples have no children, and almost half...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute explores why the Office for National Statistics needs more scrutiny. Join us for our next Next Generation drinks on Tuesday, 3rd November! We are delighted to welcome Michael Simmons, Economics Editor at The Spectator. Michael is one of Westminster’s sharpest journalists, known for unpacking...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House examines how the midterms might reshape US politics, foreign policy and the 2028 presidential race. The 2026 US midterm elections represent a major test of two political parties in transition and the rest of President Trump’s second-term agenda. The results will shape the balance of power...

This event hosted by UK think tank the King's Fund explores what it will take to create a healthier online environment for children. The online world is now a central part of childhood. Around eight in 10 UK children aged three to 17 are estimated to have at least one active social media profile, with...

This event hosted by UK think tank Power to Change celebrates the growing movement for the civic high street. The Civic High Street Collective brings partners together to champion a mixed-use, civic model where high streets are reimagined as places for local services, heritage and culture, community and housing. Across the country, there are inspiring examples...

This event hosted by UK think tank Green Alliance unpacks what the UK’s story will be on methane at COP31. Join Green Alliance and Changing Markets Foundation for this upcoming online event. In November, Prime Minister Andy Burnham will travel to Turkey for the COP31 climate conference. This presents a major opportunity for the UK...

This event hosted by UK think tank CEPEO discusses research on the attainment of white working class boys in English secondary schools. In this seminar, Professor Vernon Gayle will share his recent research on the attainment of white working class boys in English secondary schools. It is now part of the zeitgeist that the white...