Employers need to share the benefits of success more fairly

Polling conducted for a new report from IPPR shows that two-thirds of people believe the gap between the highest and lowest earners in their workplace is too large. With pay at the top end soaring, we investigate attitudes at all levels of the job market about pay, reward and just deserts in the workplace.

Government must take action to avoid housing market bubbles

In a new report, IPPR explores the role of economic factors and, in particular, changes in the UK's financial services market in the creation of harmful housing bubbles. We call for a cap on mortgage values, relative to both property value and income, and tighter regulation of lending by 'non-banks'.

Action needed to stem rise in long-term unemployment

Long-term unemployment is at worryingly high levels: there are now 850,000 people who have been unemployed for more than 12 months, up 20,000 since January 2011 and the highest number since 1997, according to our analysis of the latest government figures.

Beyond a one-size-fits-all economy

John Denham MP (left) and Sir Ian Wrigglesworth were among the high-profile speakers who addressed IPPR North's conference, which focused on the challenges of rebalancing the economy, especially in the North. The shadow business secretary said that Britain's economy is 'betraying the hopes of the young generation'.

IPPR launches major new project on economic revival

Prominent economist Eric Beinhocker joined with Treasury secretary Danny Alexander to launch IPPR's new project on promoting growth and shared prosperity in the UK. Beinhocker, chair of the project's advisory board, called for a step 'beyond conventional wisdom'. Watch the keynote speech here

New scheme would help low-earning families to save more

IPPR analysis shows that too many low-to-middle income families struggle to save enough, or at all. Working alongside would-be savers and service providers, IPPR has devised a pair of new savings products to replace ISAs and encourage low-earning families to build a vital financial buffer for that rainy day.

Deputy Prime Minister speaks out on AV and 'the New Politics'

Nick Clegg gave a keynote speech at IPPR outlining the case for AV as part of 'the new politics'. Emphasising the potential for liberal ideas to challenge orthodoxy and create real change, Mr Clegg reinforced his support for the 'Yes to AV' campaign and called on voters to reject the status quo. Watch here

New report suggests AV is well suited to 'promiscuous' voters

IPPR's latest report assesses the case for AV and concludes that it is well suited to the modern, flexible British political landscape. Polling conducted by YouGov for IPPR shows that almost two-thirds of voters feel that more than one political party represents their views and values.

Listening to parents who don't use childcare

Despite a great deal of expansion and investment in early years provision over the last decade, it is children from disadvantaged backgrounds – arguably with the most to gain – who use these services least. IPPR's report Parents at the Centre highlights the concerns and ideas of parents whose voices are rarely heard in this debate.

Four tests for the Coalition's big idea

With the voluntary and community sector and social enterprises under increasing pressure from public spending cuts, a new report from IPPR North asks whether the Big Society can be fair, allowing all who wish to to contribute and be heard.

Offering new priorities, new policies

This extensive report highlights the major challenge posed by a large - half a million or more - and largely hidden population living in the UK in breach of immigration rules, with the help of human accounts of irregularity from Britain and abroad.

Partner with us to co-host high-impact events

Building on its standing-room-only events at 2010's party conferences, IPPR will once again be staging headline political debates, with senior figures and other provocative voices, as well as an expanded thematic fringe programme.

Update on economic activity

Worries about taxes, prices and debt mean household spending stalled even before cuts began to bite in April. Now that government spending is being cut, in real terms, confidence in the manufacturing and service industries has fallen sharply.