This report from UK think tank the Institute for Government looks at how to create a predictable and stable business environment. Written by former No.10 adviser Giles Wilkes, this report warns that a failure to stick to a clear direction and fulfil policy promises is very damaging to businesses whose plans are dependent on government...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at reforming the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. This report proposes a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. This paper is part of the Adam Smith Institute’s “Reforming...

This report from UK think tank Green Alliance looks at skilled work in a low carbon energy system. Accelerating the transition to a low carbon power system can help to reduce the cost of living, improve energy security and support the government’s levelling up agenda. This report maps out how low carbon energy, including onshore...

This report from UK think tank the Work Foundation looks at enabling disability-inclusive hybrid working. This research explores the benefits and challenges of remote and hybrid working, highlighting that it can afford welcome forms of flexibility, autonomy and control over where and how we work, and that can bring distinct benefits for disabled employees. It...

This report from UK think tank CLES looks at how to support worker buy-outs and expand employee ownership in Wales. This research explores the case for employee ownership as a means to deliver a more inclusive, secure and sustainable economy in Wales. The research finds that, through new legislation – to compel action, provide for...

This report from UK think tank the Work Foundation looks at the prevalence of in-work insecurity felt by workers across the UK. New in-depth analysis of UK job market data reveals women, disabled people, ethnic minorities and young workers have been consistently affected by insecure employment over the last twenty years. The Work Foundation, a...

This report from UK think tank Resolution Foundation looks at low pay and insecurity in the UK labour market. This edition of Low Pay Britain is our twelfth annual report taking stock of the state of low pay. Recent editions have focused on the short-term impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on low paid workers. Those...

This report from UK think tank the Centre for Policy Studies looks at the mood of the investment community into doing business in the UK. We interviewed more than 100 founders, funders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and other senior figures, in the biggest focus group of its kind to date. Their comments to the CPS, provided on...

This report from UK think tank Bright Blue looks at reforming business taxes. If the UK's productivity problem can be solved, it will be solved by the choices Britain's businesses make. Yet, government can play an important role in shaping what those decisions will be. Currently, the UK's business tax system needlessly discourages investment and...

This report from UK think tank the IEA looks at principles that public authorities must follow when granting subsidies. The Subsidy Control Bill (‘the Bill’) could make it easier for public authorities to provide economically damaging subsidies – by moving away from the European Union’s state aid process and reducing transparency requirements. The Bill outlines...