IPPR, the Institute for Public Policy Research, is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
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Progressives haven’t had a compelling political project since the Third Way.
Our new report sets out one: #reciprocism.
A politics in which the state does more for citizens, while asking more of them in return.
Read here 👇
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Trump has suffered a crushing defeat in the US midterms.
Democrats have seized both the House and Senate, even flipping Republican strongholds like Texas and Kansas.
This could mark the end of an era of Trumpism:
🔹 Trump's power in Washington, and within his own party, is significantly weakened.
🔹 His brand of vicious, transactional populism has suffered a major blow.
⚠️ But a weakened Trump is not necessarily a predictable one. He could still lash out on foreign policy, particularly over Ukraine.
Britain cannot afford to simply breathe a sigh of relief.
The ‘special relationship’ is unlikely to return to what it once was. Now is the time for the UK to develop a serious plan to reduce its dependence on the US, rather than wait for a more reliable America.
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First thoughts on today's ILR announcement:
- A big move on care workers, which is very welcome. Care workers who arrived before May 2025 will remain on a 5 year route. Those who came and were left without work will be given another shot to accrue 5 years to get ILR.
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New ILR rules are expected to be announced today.
Ahead of the announcement, @IPPR analysis finds that skilled workers (and adult dependants) expected to obtain ILR under existing rules will make an estimated net lifetime fiscal contribution of £115bn.
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📚 | NEW BLOG: Skilled migrants and their adult dependants are expected to contribute £115 billion more to UK public finances than they cost over their lifetimes.
As the government proposes changes to settlement rules, we call for a fair approach that protects those already living and working in the UK.
Read here 👇
ippr.org/articles/earned-set…
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I think the difference here is essentially minimal, DESNZ are right
A large chunk of old gas and nuclear generators will be retiring by 2035 and a lot of the grid is aging too
You have to build something and Treasury will quickly find the cheapest option is renewables anyway
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!
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Big disappointment in #Budget2026 yesterday (and previous budgets) is public investment.
Despite cash increases in capital spending, public sector net investment is set to fall as a share of the economy - from 2.9% to 2.3% by 2031/32. 1/7
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1/ Today's bill support measures paid out based on Council Tax Band will be welcome support for millions.
But does underscore the need for government to be able to target better through household income, so support can go where it's needed the most.
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1/4 Borrowing is a major theme of this Budget, and the devil is in the details.
From fiscal devolution focused on infrastructure delivery to cheaper borrowing for council homes, there's a clear focus on getting Britain building again, in line with @IPPR's long standing asks.
The Autumn Budget is here!
So... has the Chancellor delivered?
Today's Budget makes a strong start on tackling the cost of living, investing in economic growth and maintaining fiscal discipline.
Measures including a tax on banks' windfall profits, changes to the gambling levy and a roadmap for fiscal devolution are important first steps, all reforms we've called for at IPPR. But significant unfinished business remains.
The government must now go further with a bolder industrial policy to support the industries of the future, measures to stabilise rents and fundamental reforms to capital gains and property taxes.
The government's 10-year plan and next year's spending review will be crucial to delivering the lasting economic reforms Britain needs.
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Increase in tax on banks will be VERY popular - @IPPR polling from last year found 62% support amongst voters.
Chancellor just announced increase in bank surcharge from 3% to 6%. For context, it used to be 8%. Feels they could have gone further but step in right direction
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Pretty niche but prevention departmental spending limits is a really important innovation that @IPPR and @Demos has been recommending for several years. It’s the first step to making a shift in spending towards prevention. ippr.org/articles/great-gove…
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"Founders relief" for capital gains is great - and similar to the scale up *super exemption* that we called for. Sad though that they didn't go for full pro-growth reform that most experts - including @HelenMiller_IFS , @DanNeidle and others are calling for.
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Business rates make it increasingly difficult for shops to stay open, despite the vital role they play in our local communities.
At @IPPR, we've called for cuts to business rates, funded by an online sales tax, to help revitalise our high streets. This is a welcome first step.
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The Chancellor using the National Wealth Fund and British Business Bank to increase investment in AI reveals a wider issue.
Our fiscal framework doesn't allow us to make critical long-term investment.
Reforming that framework has to be part of the government's 10 year plan.
