Events

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government will discuss what lessons England’s mayors can learn from other countries. As part of its devolution agenda, the government is deepening and extending the mayoral model across England. Fourteen regional mayors are now in office, holding powers over transport, skills, housing and planning, economic growth and more. The...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs will discuss Foucault and liberal political economy. About the discussion In this Food for Thought Mark Pennington explores the compatibility of Michel Foucault’s post-modern social theory and philosophy with the principles of liberal political economy. Drawing on arguments from his forthcoming book Foucault and...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Policy Research will discuss UK food security and policy. Increased international volatility, climate change and biodiversity loss all pose risks to the UK’s food security. Is the UK prepared to deal with these threats? Join our panellists to discuss what a good food system looks...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities will explore the reality of the Treasury Green Book. Ahead of the Spending Review, Centre for Cities and expert panellists take on the perennial debate on the role of the Green Book. Starting with a 10-minute presentation from a member of the Centre for Cities’...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs will discuss the morality of capitalism. About the Discussion Rand challenged previous attempts to justify the self-interested nature of markets, including Adam Smith’s well-known “invisible hand” theory. She proposed a new perspective on self-interest, establishing a vital moral foundation for free markets. In...

At this event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP will discuss expanding economic activity. Join us for a keynote speech by The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, on ‘Expanding economic activity.’ This will be followed by a Q&A session, moderated...

This event hosted by UK think tank the David Hume Institute will discuss the latest insights from their quarterly survey of over 2000 people in Scotland. Join us to hear the latest insights from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, our quarterly survey of over 2000 people in Scotland. The insights will be from new data,...

This event hosted by UK think tank UK in a Changing Europe will reflect on what's next for UK-EU relations. The EU and UK are holding their first post-Brexit summit on 19 May. The summit will be crucial in determining whether the two sides can deliver on their stated ambition to strengthen bilateral relations. Can...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House will discuss the possible alternatives to a US-centric world. The liberal international order, dominant since 1945, is facing unprecedented challenges driven by both enduring and emerging forces. Key among these are the rise of China, Russia’s war of aggression, the surge of populism within liberal democracies...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government will discuss how Wes Streeting can improve NHS productivity. After a decade of tight funding settlements and the Covid-19 pandemic, Wes Streeting is the latest health secretary trying to turn NHS productivity. But what can the government do to ensure the NHS spends its budget...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Prospect magazine explores the argument that a strong economy and a thriving society are deeply interconnected. For too long, UK decision-makers have prioritised economic growth for the country over the economic security of its people. The relationship between the two has been viewed...

At this event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities Clive Betts MP will discuss English devolution with Andrew Carter, CfC's Chief Executive. Ahead of the Spending Review, Centre for Cities Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Clive Betts MP to discuss recent progress on English devolution, the next steps set out in the English Devolution White...

At this event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government Jeremy Hunt MP will discuss his new book and the questions it raises. Britain has been through a difficult period since the global financial crisis, leading many to conclude the country is doomed to inevitable decline. But Jeremy Hunt, who was at the top...

This event hosted by UK think tank Power to Change launches their latest report 'Lessons in local growth'. The Prime Minister has made strategic authorities a key part of his plans for national economic growth, asking metro mayors to produce Local Growth Plans for their regions. Power to Change’s new report, ‘Lessons in local growth’,...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House will examine Iraq’s balancing act amid changing US-Iran dynamics. In recent years, Iraq has managed to maintain a degree of insulation from turbulence in the Middle East. Despite ongoing US-Iran tensions, the fallout of Israel’s war in Gaza and against the axis of resistance, regime change...