Evidence review on university contextual admissions
This report from UK think tank the Sutton Trust considers approaches, prevalence, current debates and evaluations surrounding contextual admissions in the UK. Contextual admissions refers to universities considering a student’s individual circumstances and background to understand their potential for higher education. It acknowledges systemic barriers, such as time in care or attending under-resourced schools, that...
The benefits and costs of international higher education students to the UK economy
This report from UK think tank HEPI explores the benefits and costs of international higher education students to the UK economy. International students who began higher education courses in the UK in 2024/25 are expected to generate a net economic benefit of £40.4 billion for the UK over the course of their studies, according to...
Care to stay
This report from UK think tank Re:State calls on local authorities to implement a cross-cutting, place-based strategy for the adult social care workforce. Re:State’s new report recommends an immediate, deliverable, and locally-led approach to addressing the adult social care workforce crisis. While the sector’s underfunding is a key driver of its chronic workforce issues, as...
The Royal Marines in the High North: Shaping the maritime battle
This report from UK think tank RUSI examines how UK and NATO maritime strategy is reshaping the way the Royal Marines contribute to countering Russian threats. The Royal Marines are reshaping UK maritime strategy in the High North, countering Russian threats and advancing NATO objectives for regional security. This entails a close conceptual integration between...
Accountability gap
This report from UK think tank the Fabian Society explores how robust accountability can unlock devolution's promise. England is finally getting a stronger subnational tier of government. Labour is rolling out a new way of governing – one that offers the promise of an economy that works for the whole country by giving places control...
Sovereignty by design: security, resilence, and growth
This report from UK think tank Re:State argues for an approach to sovereignty that imposes security and privacy requirements on systems based on the sensitivity of the systems. There are two growing challenges in British technology policy: 1) intricate global supply chains underpin the creation of devices that run the modern economy, and 2) geopolitical...
Addressing local economic disparities: Learning from policy failure
This report from UK think tank City-REDI examines why the UK remains one of the most interregionally unequal countries in the industrialised world. This report examines why, after more than four decades of national policy, the UK remains one of the most interregionally unequal countries in the industrialised world. Drawing on the academic discipline of...
Rethinking migration 01
This report from UK think tank the Future Governance Forum makes the case for a new progressive deal with Europe. The Rethinking Migration 01 report is written by Senior Policy Associate and former Yvette Cooper advisor, Beth Gardiner-Smith and Policy Associate, Emily Graham. The report sets out fresh ideas for fixing our broken asylum system at home,...
Keys to the future: How we build a new era of community ownership
This report from UK think tank Power to Change sets out a detailed roadmap for a new era of community ownership. Community ownership is a proven, scalable driver of local economic renewal and resilient, connected communities. While political support has never been higher, demand for investment far outstrips supply, with the recent Community Right to...
A partnership accountability framework for a more resilient higher education sector
This report from UK think tank HEPI calls for a partnership accountability framework to protect students and standards. A new HEPI Policy Note by Vicki Stott, A partnership accountability framework for a more resilient higher education sector (HEPI Policy Note 73), warns that rapid growth in franchised and other partnership provision is colliding with financial...