Institute for Public Policy Research
Coverage of Institute for Public Policy Research in the Nexus archive.
- Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader
Andy Burnham, likely next UK leader, pledged to decentralize power by granting local governments greater autonomy and relocating part of the prime minister’s office to northwest England. He outlined a 10-year economic plan focused on regional growth, infrastructure investment, and utility reforms, emphasizing a shift from London-centric governance.
- Record number of young people fear long-term unemployment
Young people in England are increasingly losing faith in their futures as a record number fear long-term unemployment. A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) found that confidence among 16- to 21-year-olds has fallen sharply, with many doubting hard work will lead to success.
- Workers need greater say over AI rollout, says TUC-backed report
A TUC-backed report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) argues workers need greater bargaining power over AI adoption in the workplace to ensure fair distribution of benefits. The IPPR calls for new measures to boost employee influence during a 'pivotal moment in the history of work'.
- Workers need greater say over AI rollout, says TUC-backed report
A TUC-backed report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) urges workers to have greater influence over AI adoption in the workplace to ensure fair distribution of benefits. The report highlights the need for new measures to boost employees' bargaining power during a 'pivotal moment in the history of work'.
- Thinktank calls for ‘double lock’ England private rent cap to ease living costs
The Institute for Public Policy Research proposes a 'double lock' on private rent in England to ease living costs by capping rents at whichever is lower of consumer price inflation or wage growth. The thinktank's proposal comes as the chancellor considers ways to address surging living costs. The plan aims to link rent increases to either wages or inflation.
- Cut UK speed limits to reduce Iran war impact on consumers, thinktank urges
The Institute for Public Policy Research suggests lowering UK speed limits to reduce fuel demand and combat rising prices due to the Iran war. Proposed speed limits include 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways. This measure aims to mitigate the conflict's impact on consumers.
- Even Blair's think tank says it's too easy to get benefits in Starmer's Britain
Blair's think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), criticizes the UK's benefit system under Prime Minister Keir Starmer for being too lenient, suggesting it is too easy to access welfare support.
- Reform UK voters least likely to see social media posts from family and friends, study finds
A study by the IPPR thinktank found Reform UK voters are least likely to see social media posts from friends and family, with only 13% of their feeds containing content from people they know. This contrasts with 23% of Green party voters, highlighting how algorithms may exacerbate social isolation and division among different political groups.
- Reform UK voters least likely to see social media posts from family and friends, study finds
A study by the IPPR thinktank found Reform UK voters are least likely to see social media posts from friends and family, with only 13% viewing such content compared to 23% of Green Party voters. The research attributes this to algorithmic curation on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, Bluesky, and TikTok, which may exacerbate social isolation and division.