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Final Report Launch

mon, 1 jun 2009 16:00:00 gmt

The all-party Commission has spent the past two years preparing an independent national security strategy for the United Kingdom.

This report sets out a wide range of proposals designed to make our country and its citizens, businesses, and communities more secure.

Policing Conference

Wed, 6 May 2009 12:50:00 gmt

This major conference will examine the key challenges facing the police service in the years ahead and identify the policies required to meet them.

The House of Commons can’t fix broken politics, only the public can

mon, 18 jan 2009, 12:15:00 gmt

Outlining a set of clear principles needed to radically overhaul the MPs pay and expenses system, ippr argues that reforms should be driven by the public, rather than the political class if confidence in democracy is to be restored.

The Colour of Money

tue, 12 May 2009 12:10:00 gmt

The financial crisis and recession in the UK have been accompanied by a large fall in sterling’s exchange rate against other major currencies. Is this a good opportunity to jettison sterling and adopt the euro? asks ippr's Tony Dolphin.

New statutory guidelines needed for mortgage lending

mon, may 11 2009 00:05:00 gmt

A new policy paper for ippr argues that the housing bubble, and the subsequent collapse, owe a great deal to the reckless lending behaviour of a number of mortgage lenders, particularly the de-mutualised lenders like Northern Rock, the Alliance and Leicester and the Bradford and Bingley.

Why low migration levels threaten the UK's economic and social health

thu, apr 23 2009 11.20.00 gmt

The falling fertility rate and an ageing population mean too little immigration may turn out to be a bigger problem for the UK than too much migration, says Danny Dorling.

Stopping bombs and standing up for what we believe in

wed, 8 apr 2009 10:50:00 gmt

We need a twin track approach to counter-terrorism and community cohesion. It has to be both principled and pragmatic. We must work with non-violent Islamists as well as mainstream Muslims, while practising the values we preach.
-by Andy Hull and Ian Kearns.

20 on the G20

tue, 1 apr 2009 00:05:00 gmt

ippr has asked leading progressive thinkers to each come up with a policy recommendation that they think the G20 should act on as a priority. View their responses.

Contributors include Dr Rowan Williams, Muhammad Yunus, and John Podesta.

'Tomorrow's Capitalism' paper

thu, 26 mar 2009, 00:05:00 gmt

This paper sets out some of what went wrong, and how to develop a framework of policy and institutions needed to ensure a vibrant and stable financial system in the future.

You can also read the accompanying press release.

New Conservatives - New Economy?

tue, 24 mar 2009 17:30:00 gmt

An expert panel discussed the economic policies advanced by David Cameron's Conservative Party and explored the plans to steer the economy out of recession. Recordings available to download.

'Your Call' youth event

This Youth Caf� Politique Involved schools from around the region and invited students to give their take on employment, the economy and aspirations. Watch a short film shot on the day.

North East Commission launches inquiry to address persistent inequalities

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:54:00 gmt

Public services across the North East are still delivering outcomes well below the English average, according to a new ippr north report. The Commission is issuing a call for evidence into public services in the area.

Encouragement for apprentices is sure to pay skills dividends

As the Government strives to improve the harmony between the supply and demand in the market for skills, successful work-based schemes like apprenticeships offer a great way of integrating employers into the process of shaping skills priorities.

Manchester United?

thu, 25 sep 2008 17:10:00 gmt

Manchester City Council and the Labour Party have been at pains to emphasise what they believe to be a mutual benefit of the conference coming to the city. But a poll in the Manchester Evening News suggests that Mancunians don't share the same view. This in itself demonstrates that there is a disconnect between politicians and the public.

North or South?

So we're told that London is the future. Are established cities with thriving economies destined to be subsumed as satellite or dormitory towns as London's economic dominance continues unabated? Not likely.

Bin the Barnett formula

New research by ippr north on the Barnett formula reveals the true extent of the funding disparities between the constituent nations of the UK.

Important six months for farming

We have just entered what may be one of the most important six months for some time to come. Yesterday, France took over the Presidency of the European Union, and will lead discussions until the end of 2008.

Food needs to become a greater policy priority

Food is a major determinant of the UK�s social, economic and environmental wellbeing and that greater priority and coordination is needed on food rather than applying a static food policy.

Fortress Britain: Is Immigration Working?

Professor Andrew Geddes from Sheffield University will argue that immigration frenzies in the media and politics are largely missing the point. December 1.