Events

At this event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government Dan Tomlinson MP sets out his vision for transforming his department. The Institute for Government is pleased to welcome Dan Tomlinson MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, to share his experiences as the sole departmental minister for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs – and...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Social Market Foundation discusses reforms to Machine Gaming Duty in the context of the rapid expansion of gaming machines on the UK’s high streets. In the 2025 budget, the Chancellor introduced the principle of differentiating tax on gambling products associated with the highest levels of harm –...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities explores how fiscal devolution can be designed to support both economic growth and fair funding across England. With the Government expected to set out a roadmap for fiscal devolution later this year, questions about how greater local control over funding and taxation could support growth...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society examines the methods used by Russia to avoid sanctions, and how policymakers should respond. Russia is successfully dodging sanctions. Despite four years of wide-ranging sanctions, the Kremlin has found ways to illegally fund its war in Ukraine. These methods include shadow fleet ships selling...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government discusses how much progress the government has made on its prevention goal. The worthy aims of the NHS’s prevention shift include reducing childhood obesity, cutting the prevalence of smoking, and tackling harmful alcohol consumption. But previous Institute for Government work shows that shifting to prevention is...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for European Reform examines how leaving the EU has affected Northern Ireland's politics, economy and society. Northern Ireland has lived with the consequences of Brexit more intensely than any other part of the UK. Ten years after the referendum, this event will examine how leaving the...

This event hosted by UK think tank the New Economics Foundation will both look back over the last 40 years while also looking ahead to how to deliver a radically better world. In 1986, the LSE hosted The Other Economic Summit that led to the foundation of the NEF to address the urgent economic challenges...

This event hosted by UK think tanks Onward and the Centre for Policy Studies launches their new report 'Fixing London Housing'.  This event is being jointly hosted by Onward and the Centre for Policy Studies to launch our new report Fixing London Housing.  We are thrilled to be joined by Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP, Shadow...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government discusses how mayors and local leaders can build and sustain a shared vision for growth across their regions.  The IfG DevoLab is dedicated to exploring the innovations enabled by devolution, learning from the results, and sharing the lessons so that places can take better decisions about how to use devolved...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores the challenges and opportunities facing the Foreign Office. Five years on from the merger of the Foreign Office and the Department for International Development, this is a pivotal moment for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The government is managing the reduction in the...

This event hosted by UK think tank RUSI discusses foreign financing and democratic resilience in the UK and the EU. The European Parliament Liaison Office in the United Kingdom and the Centre for Finance and Security at RUSI are delighted to welcome First Vice-President Sabine Verheyen MEP, Liam Byrne MP and Lisa Smart MP to RUSI for a public discussion on...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government discusses what Reform UK would mean for the way UK government works. Following the May 2026 local and devolved UK elections, Reform UK is running over 20 local authorities, has two regional mayors, and is the second largest party in the Welsh parliament. But...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute discusses Ukraine as a key defence innovation partner for the UK. ​This month, we are thrilled to welcome Denys Demko, Economic Secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK. Denys is a seasoned diplomat, having served as an advisor to the Deputy Secretary...

This event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue discusses 'How will Reform UK govern locally?'. 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 Tony...

This event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue discusss how will Reform UK govern locally?. 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 Tony...