Ideas for a fair, sustainable and resilient economy

Over the last decade the world has experienced a series of profound economic problems - from the financial crash to the climate crisis, from rising inequality to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economics is changing to try and solve these problems.
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Spring Statement Part 1: What's in an OBR Forecast

Exploring the potential effect of spending cuts on economic growth and the long-term sustainability of the public finances.

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Reforming the civil service... again?

This week, we look at the recent history of civil service reform, this government’s plans, and why quango-cutting is not the most effective route to better public services.

The end of the 'peace dividend'?

This week’s New Economy Brief explores the various proposals being discussed in Germany and the EU for funding increased defence spending, and compares them to the policy options on offer in the UK.

The seventh carbon budget

This week, we unpack the CCC’s recommendations, the outlook for net zero and why public investment is key to reaching climate change targets.

AI and energy use

Exploring the environmental implications of AI systems, post-DeepSeek.

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