Student loans have become a huge political issue this year, but how has this become such a hot political topic? These ...

Managing the macroeconomy to achieve strong growth and low inflation is a careful balancing act. Overly restrictive macroeconomic policy – such as too-high ...

This report looks at the democratic implications of the government’s agenda for local government unitarisation under the English devolution and community e ...

The Guardian, Reuters, and the Independent are the top three sources for news on ChatGPT Murky rules mean AI tools pay for and prioritise some outlets, exploit other content for free, or exclude ...

UK borrowing costs had increased by 0.4 to 0.8 percentage points more than major peers since the 2024 election But 10, 20, and 30-year gilt yields have all fallen sharply in recent months IPPR urges ...

Families face SEND vicious cycle as EHCPs are seen as the only means of securing support Children left waiting as less than half of EHCPs issued within 20-week legal limit, with thousands waiting over ...

A quarter of employees feel pressure to drink at workplace events, rising to 38 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds Workplace drinking culture driving absences as 31 per cent of workers call in sick in ...

The government can speed up efforts to decarbonise transport by targeting the highest emitters. Electrifying road transport has put the UK on the path to lower transport emissions for the first time.

Transport has a key role to play in achieving the UK government's missions and improving lives. New research from IPPR and More in Common reveals that the government has the public’s backing in ...

London receives twice as much culture funding as the North Leading think tank and The Great North unite to call out culture divide New research by IPPR North lays bare the compounding crises facing ...

This year’s State of the North report highlights how regional inequality exacerbates the growing challenges facing many young northerners. This is a pivotal moment for young people. The current ...