Reports

This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at how much of a threat opposition in Russia to the Ukraine invasion is to Putin’s regime? Vladimir Putin is terrified of telling the Russian public the truth: namely, that he has de facto launched a full-blown war against Russia’s neighbour – Ukraine, according...

This report from UK think tank HEPI looks at what students really think of free speech on campus. The Higher Education Policy Institute has polled 1,000 full-time undergraduates on free speech issues via YouthSight, a market research company specialising in students’ views. The questions were identical to those posed by HEPI via the same polling...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation looks at ensuring access to banking in a digital age. This report from Social Market Foundation think-tank examines the future of banking and accessing it in a digital age. Nearly 40% of UK current account holders are using online banking more since the pandemic. But...

This report from UK think tank the Institute for Development Studies looks at why different voices and views matter. Launched in October 2020, the Covid Collective brought together the expertise of eight initial partner organisations coordinated by the Institute of Development Studies, and it currently involves 28 partners and supports 56 projects in 34 countries....

This report from UK think tank the Work Foundation looks at the drivers of digital poverty among rural communities. These two briefings that set out the policy implications of research undertaken to assess the drivers of digital poverty among rural communities in the North West of England, with recommendation set out both for regional and...

This report from UK think tank IPPR argues that surging profits by some companies could be a contributing factor to rising prices. While inflation is primarily being driven by global factors, this joint IPPR and Common Wealth report argues that surging profits by some companies could be a contributing factor to rising prices. Contrary to...

This report from UK think tank the Centre for Social Justice looks at a roadmap for lifelong financial learning. At the time of writing, the public’s number one concern is the rising cost of living. And rightly so. Soaring prices in energy, food and fuel have led to the largest squeeze on incomes since the...

This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at how Parliament can give police forces the tools to combat disruptive protesters. The British public believes that “political interference stops police from doing their jobs at protests” according to a think tank report by a Conservative MP. The paper, published today, by the...

This report from UK think tank the Institute for Government looks at understanding the role of the attorney and solicitor general. The UK government’s ‘law officers’ – the attorney general and solicitor general – are ministers who provide legal advice to their colleagues in government. The roles are unique. While the law officers are politicians...

This report from UK think tank the Institute for Government looks at devolving more powers over spending to metro mayors will help leaders level up England.  The UK government must devolve fuller powers and greater flexibility over spending to metro mayors so that these local leaders can help level up England. The government rightly recognises...

This report from UK think tank Onward looks at realising the potential of England's mayors. The UK is one of the most centralised countries in the developed world and, despite the promises and rhetoric of successive Governments, this situation is getting worse rather than better. As well as being underpowered, regional and local government is...

This report from UK think tank Civitas looks at Sino-Russian expansionism in the Arctic and a UK response. In this latest publication from the Defence and Security Unit (DSU) at Civitas, Robert Clark and Roberto White highlight the growing risks of Russian and Chinese expansion into the Arctic, calling for a new Canada, UK, US...

This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at obstacles to deeper European–US cooperation over the rise of China. The rise of China is one of the greatest challenges for the transatlantic relationship. European countries and the US have similar concerns over China, but fundamental obstacles hinder a more joined-up approach. Although no longer...

This report from UK think tank Centre for Cities looks at how important is it for city centres that workers return to the office. Before the pandemic, the vibrancy of the high street varied greatly across the country. Some, but not all, were doing well. Their performance was largely driven by the economic strength of...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation looks at making the civil and criminal courts world-leading by 2030. This report from Social Market Foundation think-tank outlines an reform agenda for the UK’s courts systems. In recent decades the civil and criminal courts of England and Wales have demonstrated significant failings. These are...

This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at a framework for collective action on circular trade. Circular trade is a key enabler of a global circular economy, but inequities in power relations, digital trade capabilities, trade infrastructure, access to finance, and industrial and innovation capabilities mean that countries in the Global North are...

This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at Russia's hybrid war against the UK and the fight back against the Kremlin. Western governments have been complacent about Russian hybrid warfare in the last 15 years, according to a newly published think tank report. At a geopolitical level, much has been written...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation looks at future generations and the Net Zero transition. This report from Social Market Foundation think tank looks at intergenerational fairness when paying for net zero. The transition to a net zero economy raises questions about when costs should be paid, and by whom. This...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation looks at a UK alternative proteins strategy. This report from Social Market Foundation think tank calls on the UK Government to adopt a comprehensive policy stance on alternative proteins. Alternative proteins are a greener, kinder, and more efficient means of getting protein into our diets,...

This report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform looks at how far the UK is lagging behind compared to similar economies. Covid-19 made it hard to isolate the impact of Brexit on the UK economy. But now that the most advanced economies have re-opened and have surpassed their pre-pandemic level of output,...

This report from UK think tank the Centre for London looks at the future of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. This report explores the impact and effectiveness of low-traffic neighbourhoods in their overall aim of reducing private car usage in London. In 2020, in response to the pandemic and through the Emergency Active Travel Fund, local authorities...

This report from UK think tank Demos looks at how collaboration can help design safer gambling? Safety in gambling is under enormous scrutiny. It is a discussion taking place against a backdrop of change, with gambling becoming increasingly available to a population spending more and more time in digital spaces. To facilitate this discussion, we...

This report from UK think tank the Institute of Development Studies looks at voicing and challenging workplace sexual harassment. There is a strong belief that employment is a crucial avenue for the empowerment of young women, through income, greater autonomy, and bargaining power within the family. However, experiences of workplace sexual harassment undermine these potential...

This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at addressing the growing threat of tension and confrontation in the Arctic and Antarctica. Russia’s policies for the polar regions overlap and are increasingly becoming militarized, as the perception of threats to Russian national interests grows. This has direct consequences for other polar nations and for...

This report from UK think tank Chatham House explores China’s developing role in responding to displacement crises. In recent years, China has boosted its support for humanitarian action to assist refugees, mostly through increased funding for multilateral institutions and diplomatic engagement. China’s engagement is mainly development-focused and state-centric, although Chinese non-state actors are also advancing...