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A job for everyone: What should full employment mean in 21st century Britain?
While it may seem uncontroversial to say that full employment should be one of the principal goals of UK economic policy in the 21st century, there is no firm consensus on what 'full employment' actually means: does it involve a low unemployment rate alone, or a low unemployment rate combined with a low rate of inactivity and high employment rate?
Pump up the volume: Bringing down costs and increasing jobs in the offshore wind sector
Given Britain's geographical position and industrial traditions, offshore wind power offers enormous potential, both domestically and as an export sector. However, weak and unclear signals from government on the long-term future of renewable energy mean the UK is at risk of a worst-of-all-worlds outcome: high costs combined with low pay-offs in the form of jobs and trade.
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A critical path: Securing the future of higher education in England
In this report, the Commission on the Future of Higher Education sets out how Britain can continue to expand and reform higher education, protecting research and learning through austerity while ensuring that the sector is equipped to play a leading role in economic and social renewal in the future.
Together at home: A new strategy for housing
IPPR’s ongoing fundamental review of housing policy has shown that English housing is unfit for purpose. In this final report, we bring together a number of policy strands to present a new and often radical strategy for housing in this country.
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How does the 2013 spending review affect the regions of England?
Our latest analysis aims to understand how the June 2013 spending round will affect the regions of England in different ways, focusing on departmental spending, share of economic growth, per-capital cuts and the impact on households.
'Positive messages about Europe' from IPPR's Energy 2030 conference
Caroline Flint, shadow energy secretary, joined a large group from across Europe to discuss the future of energy supplies and a single market, an idea supported by IPPR in our report Running on empty? This short video also features Teresa Ribera Rodriguez, former Spanish climate change secretary, and Danish MP Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil.
Dylan Wiliam, David Laws speak at the launch of 'Excellence and equity'
Dylan Wiliam, emeritus professor at the Institute of Education at LSE , and schools minister David Laws were among those at the launch of IPPR's book on tackling educational disadvantage – the attainment gap.
Graeme Henderson outlines the Spending Review North project
Spending Review North is a new research project from IPPR North which seeks to identify a set of spending review proposals that will stimulate northern economic potential. Graeme Henderson, Research Fellow at IPPR North, here explains what the project will entail and why it is an important piece of work.
Chuka Umunna and HE commissioners speak at the report launch
On Monday 10 June, IPPR launched the report that marked the culmination of over a year of work by the Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna welcomed the report, saying it would 'provide a roadmap' for the future of this vital national asset.
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England, my England: A festival of Englishness
Englishness is on the rise, in many ways. Despite our diversity, if we live in England we are increasingly identifying ourselves as English first and British second. What does English identity mean today? And what are its implications for life in this country?