Events

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation will discuss economic lessons from 25 years of national devolution. 1999 saw the Scottish Parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Senedd all meet in their full form for the first time. This marked the most significant act of devolution of the 20th Century, and it...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government will explore what's next for the Whips' Office. From little black books to pet tarantulas, MPs being dragged out of ambulances to vote and tantalising promises of ministerial office, the alleged ‘dark arts’ of the government Whips’ Office have a fearsome reputation. But in reality...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House will explore what international allies can do to advance Ukraine’s long-term recovery. In the face of protracted war, Ukrainian society and economy have shown noteworthy resilience. Ukrainian civil society and the private sector have played vital roles in filling gaps where state support is limited. Local...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities will discuss the latest on the mayoral elections. With 48 hours to go until people head to the polls in the 10 places electing a metro mayor, join Centre for Cities and commentators from across the country for this online event discussing the latest on...

This event hosted by UK think tank The Work Foundation discusses job insecurity and employers' responsibility to generate decent work. The Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business and Work Foundation join forces for this Virtual Common Room - an opportunity to discuss job insecurity and employers' responsibility to generate decent work. Nearly 2.6 million workers...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Development Studies discusses digital disinformation, hashtag activism and state propaganda in Africa. In an era of hashtag campaigns and online organising, politicians and corporations are spending billions to disrupt dialogue and drown-out dissent online across Africa. Join this event to discuss these issues and more,...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores whether more powers should be devolved to London. The establishment of the mayor of London and the London Assembly in 2000 was a milestone moment for English devolution. With a budget of over £20bn and responsibility for key functions – including transport, policing and...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for Policy Studies will discuss how Britain can regulate better. Since 2010, successive governments have promised to cut regulation, with some even claiming to have succeeded. But are they telling the truth? A new report by the Centre for Policy Studies provides the most detailed portrait...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses the arguments for and against repurposing sanctioned assets of offending governments. Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, some $300 billion of Russian state-owned foreign assets have been frozen in banks across the globe. As Europe tries to step up its...

At this event hosted by UK think tank CEPEO Lucie Schmidt will discuss the impact of social security on child well-being. Though Social Security is typically considered a programme to support retirees, nearly one in ten children live in a home with Social Security income. Children are substantially more likely to live with an older...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities will discuss the results and what they mean for urban Britain and the future of devolution. As the dust settles from the mayoral and local elections, join Paul Swinney, Director of Policy & Research to discuss the results, what they mean for urban Britain and the...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government will discuss the benefits of external recruitment. The success of the civil service has always depended on the recruitment and retention of exceptional individuals – and this means bringing in talented outsiders with particular skills and capabilities. It is 170 years since the Northcote-Trevelyan report argued that people...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for Progressive Policy explores how good childcare makes a difference to people, places and productivity. This timely lunchtime webinar will explore how good childcare and early years provision makes a difference to people, places and productivity, delivering inclusive growth for all. And when thinking about these provisions what...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House explores how the upcoming US presidential election may influence US strategy in the Middle East. As the 2024 US elections draw closer, the rest of the world is seeking a clarity on the future of US global priorities. With two wars dominating international headlines, and roiling...

At this event hosted by UK think tank IPPR Daniel Susskind will discuss his new book and explore the concept of economic growth. Over the past two centuries, economic growth has freed billions from poverty and made our lives far healthier and longer. As a result, the unfettered pursuit of growth defines economic life around...