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Joint procurement and shared stockpiles with European allies could save up to £3.4bn, IPPR finds, easily covering the DIP’s £0.9bn shortfall in 2029/30. However reaching 3% of GDP defence spending would still need about £13bn a year and wider fiscal decisions.
The piece criticises an AFL‑CIO claim that workers’ share of US national income is at a post‑war low, arguing the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of wages and output — and resulting labour share calculations — are contestable.
Finds 68% of Americans view the death penalty for murder as morally justified, while 59% say it does not deter serious crimes; notable partisan divides exist across both questions.
Argues that the rapid spread of drone expertise from the Ukraine war is driving proliferation of combat-capable UAVs, altering conflict dynamics and creating new security and policy challenges for Western governments on export controls, defence and countermeasures.
Presents new data showing 100,000 persistently absent school leavers risk joining a projected one million young people not in education, employment or training, with an estimated £24 billion lifetime cost, and urges ministers to act.
Argues that Andy Burnham’s plan to take control of employment support is justified, endorsing devolution of those services to Greater Manchester to tailor job support more closely to local labour market needs.
Presents a study claiming government ‘marriage‑lite’ policy plans would reduce births by more than 75,000 a year, warn of a worsening demographic time‑bomb and report public unease about the proposed changes.
The Middle East conflict is weighing on UK activity as energy prices rise; with the UK importing around half its energy, higher global prices force sacrifices in domestic spending and output, NIESR says.
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) describes itself as an independent charity pursuing policies for a fairer, greener and more prosperous society; the blurb gives no new research or policy detail.
Surveying US debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools, the briefing reviews public attitudes and political arguments about religion in public education and the implications for church–state boundaries and policy discourse.
Opinion piece contrasting two high streets, reflecting on differing economic fortunes and local dynamics shaping retail areas, written in an informal, non‑technical style with anecdotal observations rather than formal econometric analysis.
Martin Williams summarises recent caselaw developments concerning revisions, raising questions about legal practice and decision‑making processes in the relevant welfare or administrative law areas.
Argues European cities need ‘dynamic capabilities’ as leaders confront the green transition, poverty, affordable housing and digital disruption under constrained budgets; cites an Eurocities Mayors Pulse Survey of 88 mayors showing persistent financial pressures.
The Fabian Society argues residential care homes should be treated as residents' homes, discussing implications for housing equity, mobility, property choices over the life course and how policy should recognise care settings as people's homes.
Catherine Barnard examines three legal issues arising from the mass Morocco-to-Spain crossing at Ceuta, analysing questions of border control, asylum procedures and state responsibility under international and EU law prompted by the sudden influx of people.
Contends that the NHS’s claimed need for a 4% real annual budget increase to ‘stand still’ is commonly attributed to Baumol’s cost disease, and discusses how rising wages and productivity differences affect healthcare costs.
Contends that preparedness for the next chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear crisis will depend as much on supply chains, industrial resilience and public trust as on sensors, detection and technical countermeasures.
Questions whether the British Army’s search for a successor to the SA80 that can ‘overmatch’ infantry body armour is addressing the right problem, suggesting capability trade-offs and priorities need reassessment.
A polemical piece argues the UK could become poorer by policy choices—citing food import dependence (around 40% of Britain’s food) and climate risks to supply—as a warning against measures that would reduce domestic production or trade.
Reports Donald Trump’s job approval at 34%, lower than most recent presidents at similar points in office, with a vast 78-point partisan approval gap.
Pew’s weekly roundup notes recent research findings, including that the number of South African refugees admitted to the US so far in fiscal year 2026 is the highest on record to date.
Financial insecurity is often self-reinforcing: setbacks reduce people’s ability to plan, save and maintain work, increasing unemployment, income losses and housing costs. Vulnerability is persistent, widespread and affects people beyond those officially in poverty; policymakers must act.
The Sutton Trust sets out three key questions to watch on Level 3 Results Day 2026, guiding readers on indicators and outcomes to assess performance and implications for education access and progression routes.
The Institute for Government explains how the government’s new prison early release scheme will operate, in an explainer published on 6 August 2026 covering its mechanics and implementation timing.
A Pew Research Weekly Roundup notes fall‑2025 survey results on childhood vaccine confidence: a share of US parents of under‑18s are highly confident the schedule is safe, 27% somewhat confident and 24% not very or not at all confident.
IPPR is recruiting a Publishing Assistant to support its publishing operations as part of an independent charity working on progressive policy to promote a fairer, greener and more prosperous society.
Promotes a New Economics Podcast miniseries, ‘Shockwave’, which explores how past energy crises have shaped the UK economy across policy, markets and household impacts.
John Healey’s move from defence secretary to chancellor is presented as an opportunity to close the Defence Investment Plan funding gap. IPPR argues the remaining shortfall — around £1 billion a year — can be found without major policy changes while pursuing ‘reindustrialisation through defence’.
NIESR examines how to better communicate and understand risks in UK macroeconomic forecasts, noting heightened global uncertainty and referencing Ben Bernanke’s review of Bank of England forecasting and related processes.
John Jerrim directs a social science research centre and researches the economics of education, higher education access, intergenerational mobility, cross‑national comparisons and educational inequalities.