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£115 BILLION. 🗣️ That's the estimated net lifetime contribution of skilled migrants and their adult dependants to UK public finances. As the government proposes major changes to settlement rules, our new analysis highlights why this contribution must not be overlooked.

We're proud to announce that we've been named a finalist for the Best Convener Award 2026, part of the Smart Thinking Awards! This recognition celebrates the unique power of think tanks to bring people together, share ideas and influence policy. Our nomination recognises our work co-hosting the 2025 Global Progress Action Summit in London, which brought together over 350 progressive leaders from more than 30 countries, including five world leaders, to tackle shared political and policy challenges. A huge thank you to our team, partners and supporters for making this possible!

The Autumn Budget included several measures we've been calling for at IPPR. From taxing banks' windfall profits to supporting high street businesses and giving local leaders greater financial powers. Here are 3 key announcements that reflect our recommendations. 👇

How could todays Budget go further? @zoe_billingham on Sky news this morning 👇️

“We didn’t publish this report lightly.” @harry_qp explains why Britain needs to rethink its long-term strategic position in a world of growing geopolitical instability. With the US no longer an ally the UK can simply depend on, Britain needs close partners that can match the scale of today’s challenges and share our values. Watch 👇

Support for joining the EU outweighs support for staying out. But how does that support stand up when voters are confronted with both the trade-offs and the positives? Our new research found that, across the different deals tested, the public supported joining by 52% to 48%. Watch 👇️

The world has changed, and many of the biggest challenges Britain faces are shared across Europe. Joining the EU would give the UK greater scale to tackle those challenges, strengthen our security and deliver better outcomes for people. @harry_qp on @TimesRadio 👇️

The case for EU membership is about more than the economic cost of Brexit. In a world of great-power competition, Britain’s security, sovereignty and influence increasingly depend on scale. That's why we believe EU membership should be the medium-term goal. @harry_qp on @TimesRadio 👇️

Britain’s Europe debate is still stuck in 2016. The world isn’t. So what does “taking back control” actually mean in 2026? Watch👇