Events

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses what a weaker economic outlook could mean for the Budget. For all the new Prime Minister’s positive vibes, conflict in the Middle East has driven up inflation and prompted a retreat from sovereign debt in financial markets that has increased borrowing costs, blowing a...

This event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue launches their new report. Please Join us on Tuesday 13th October 2026 for the launch of Bright Blue and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s new report titled, ‘Populist pushback? Better understanding and defeating European populism‘. This report outlines the characteristics and attitudes of European populist voters before identifying the key...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses Canada’s strategy for democratic technology leadership. This event will explore how Canada is translating its AI strengths into greater productivity, prosperity and better public services, and how deeper cooperation with partners such as the UK can strengthen AI safety, resilience and shared economic opportunity. This...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses how domestic politics are shaping US policy in the Middle East. The Trump administration enters the midterm election season facing major challenges across the Middle East, from regional conflicts and great-power competition to questions over the future of US engagement. Domestic political pressures are increasingly...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute discusses why free speech matters. Join us for our next Next Generation drinks on Tuesday, 13th October! ​This month, we are thrilled to welcome Baroness Fox of Buckley, director and founder of the Academy of Ideas and crossbench peer in the House of Lords....

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies assesses the UK economy and the government’s fiscal position ahead of the Autumn Budget. The IFS Green Budget 2026, funded by the Nuffield Foundation and in association with Barclays, will provide in-depth analysis of the economic challenges and trade-offs facing the Chancellor at...

This event hosted by UK think tank Nesta focuses on busting common myths and answering the questions you really want to ask about clean heat. Increasing the adoption of heat pumps is essential to reducing carbon emissions from our homes and helping people avoid being locked into fossil fuel boilers for another 15 years. However,...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discussing reeconnecting disability support with the needs of recipients. Disability support and especially Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is failing on two grounds – spiralling costs are putting pressure on the public finances and those that need the benefit have lost faith in the system. But...

This event hosted by UK think tank Nesta explores new research on public attitudes to early childhood. New research from Start Strong shows that 92% of people say it's important that babies and young children are safe, healthy and cared for - yet only 42% rank their healthy development as a priority when weighing up...

This event hosted by UK think tank RUSI explores how terrorist financing is increasingly conducted through “hybrid threat finance networks” that combine traditional financial systems with digital assets. This online webinar features a new Project CRAAFT (Collaboration, Research, and Analysis Against the Financing of Terrorism) research briefing, ‘Terrorist Use of Hybrid Threat Finance Networks’, by Jessica...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses what a landmark UN resolution means for the future of global reparations. A landmark UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity” has reset the terms of the global reparations debate. Resolution A/80/L.48, backed by a unified front of African,...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities discusses what London needs from the Government’s devolution agenda to unlock growth. Join Centre for Cities and Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth Howard Dawber for an in-depth discussion on what London needs from the Government’s devolution agenda to unlock growth. As Deputy...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute launches the 2026 Global Energy Security Index. Join the Adam Smith Institute for the launch of the 2026 Global Energy Security Index with Dr. Oliver McPherson-Smith. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the war in Iran, geopolitical instability has made energy security a pressing...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities explores whether mayors have the powers to deliver the transport infrastructure their regions need. The Government’s ambition to deliver “growth in every postcode” depends on strengthening successful urban economies while ensuring more people can access the opportunities they create. Transport infrastructure is central to both:...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies looks ahead to the Budget. On 28 October, John Healey will deliver his first Budget as Chancellor, and the first of Andy Burnham's new government. It comes at a difficult fiscal moment. Sticking to the fiscal rules means bringing down borrowing. But the...