Events

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 Chatham House explores how the UK and EU can strengthen their industrial and technological competitiveness. China’s rapid innovation and strength in advanced manufacturing are intensifying competitive pressure on the UK and EU. The challenge is to protect sensitive technologies and supply chains, and to improve productivity, attract investment...

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 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 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 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...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses whether changes in the labour market over the past decade have affected attitudes to work. The UK labour market has changed profoundly over the past decade. The introduction of the National Living Wage, the rise of the gig economy and the legacy of the...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Foreign Policy Centre and Leiden University discusses what the results may mean for US politics and foreign policy.  The 2026 US midterm elections come at a consequential point in President Donald Trump’s second term. With all seats in the House of Representatives and a third of the...

This event hosted by UK think tank HEPI discusses the future of professional services in higher education. HEPI is hosting a webinar on Thursday 12 November to explore the findings of The invisible majority (HEPI Report 205), a study of the professional and support staff who make up 56 per cent of the UK higher...