Research Teams
independent, radical, progressive
ippr has established itself as one of the most influential think tanks in British politics. Our work has always been driven by a belief in the importance of fairness, democracy and sustainability. Working with all parties and from all parts of the United Kingdom, ippr prides itself on its independence and influence across political divides.
But, at a time of economic and political crisis, it is clear we now need more radical thinking to take this agenda forward.
Through our Global Change and Citizens, Society and Economy programmes we are anticipating and shaping responses to the economic and political challenges faced by the UK.
Research Programmes
The society we live in has changed in important ways, meaning that progressives need to interpret the world afresh, apply our values to new problems and generate fresh thinking and proposals for change.
ippr’s Global Change programme seeks solutions to the challenges we face as a result of these trends. Its focus is both the impact of UK policies or actions on global issues and the impact of global issues on the UK.
The long cold winter
Beating fuel poverty
Fuel poverty is a major social problem in the UK. This new ippr report asks how we can beat it
Weapons of mass destruction?
Biotechnology and security to 2025
The prevailing conditions to 2025 could be conducive to a resurgence of biochemical weapons, says new ippr report
The future of the UK's international development agenda
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General election a crossroads for UK development policy, says new ippr report
An English backlash?
Reactions to devolution 10 years on
A new ippr report suggests increasing public resentment in England about Scotland’s share of public spending and growing support for an English parliament.
Do points mean prizes?
Migration policies and the poor
The Government should take impacts on developing nations into account when designing UK immigration policy, a new ippr report says