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‘All pulling together’: the power of co-op capitalism

Noreena Hertz outlines the key features of a new mode of capitalism, focusing on the collective and less on the individualism of pre-crash ‘Gucci capitalism’.



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Rainy days ahead – and our poll says Britain's young people aren't ready

New attitudinal data suggests that young people don’t realise how much they should be saving nor how little they actually are putting away.



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Universities could play crucial role in building local economies

New report recommends that government should devolve university funding, universities should expand and improve local business engagement.



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IPPR launches new commission to explore the future of higher education

In a time of profound changes across higher education and the economy, locally and globally, what is higher education for, and how can it help Britain grow?



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Young people and savings: Polling results

Young people and savings: Polling results

The polling reported here provides an opportunity to examine the attitudes young people have towards their future, looking at their expectations with regards to standards of living, home ownership and careers. 

13 Feb 2012
by Laura Bradley
Beyond bricks and mortar boards: universities’ role in building regional economies

Beyond bricks and mortar boards: universities’ role in building regional economies

This report explores the opportunities for universities to contribute more to their local economy in the new economic development landscape. Wider changes could present an opportunity for universities to increase their influence and impact on their local economy, but universities are also facing financial uncertainty.

13 Feb 2012
by Katie Schmuecker Will Cook
Launching the third wave: Memo from Davos, February 2012

Launching the third wave: Memo from Davos, February 2012

Will Straw summarises the discussion and debate that unfolded at the high-level breakfast event held at the World Economic Forum in Davos to launch The third wave of globalisation, IPPR's major new report.

03 Feb 2012
by Will Straw

Editor's pick

Designing a Life-Course Savings Account: How to help low-to-middle income families save more

Designing a Life-Course Savings Account: How to help low-to-middle income families save more

This paper reports the results of research designed to identify the features of a savings account that would appeal particularly to low-to-middle income families while also being viable for financial service providers.

25 Apr 2011
by Tony Dolphin

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IPPR's Laura Bradley calls for government to help improve attitudes to savings

Following the release of the latest IPPR report on young people and savings, Laura Bradley argues that there is a 'huge difference between what they [young people] think they need compared to what they actually need' and calls for a government response.

The UK launch of 'The third wave of globalisation'

At the UK launch of the recent IPPR report The third wave of globalisation Lord Mandelson and Gerard Lyons of Standard Chartered discuss how we are now experiencing the third wave of globalistion, or as Gerard Lyons put it 'the third supercycle'.

Lord Mandelson argues that globalisation has to be supported by 'smart policies'

Lord Mandelson, alongside economist Joseph Stiglitz, speaks to Reuters TV following the release of the latest IPPR report on globalisation. He argues that 'people need smart policies that enable them to be reskilled, to adapt and to stimulate innovation'.

John Denham calls for a 'radical devolution of decision-making' in England

Following the release of the latest IPPR report on Englishness, John Denham calls for a 'radical devolution within England ... in which decisions on the health service, policing and education are taken at the devolved level' to help bring about 'an English dimension to decision-making'.

BBC Trust chair announces pullback on cuts to local radio and TV

Speaking at the Oxford Media Convention, Chris Patten said the trust had asked BBC management to rethink plans for regional content and services.

Coming soon

Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China

Perhaps no one in the twentieth century had a greater long-term impact on world history than Deng Xiaoping. Pragmatic yet disciplined he was the driving force behind China's radical transformation in the late twentieth century from a chaotic, closed country to a powerful international force.

20 Feb 2012

Keynote speech by Rachel Reeves MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury

In a major economic speech, Ms Reeves will examine the challenges of deficit reduction and fiscal responsibility, addressing the performance of the current coalition government and setting out principles for Labour’s alternative approach.

21 Feb 2012

The ‘democratic deficit’ and reform of the EU’s machinery with Jack Straw

The next event in our series of high-level seminars exploring what the future holds for the European project, and Britain’s engagement within it, in light of the ongoing economic and political dislocations at the heart of the European Union.

21 Feb 2012

Keynote speech by Liz Kendall MP, Shadow Minister for Care and Older People

Ms Kendall will argue that care for older people should be at the heart of a reformed welfare state.

23 Feb 2012

The cost of inequality: Three decades of the super rich and the economy

High pay has hardly left the news this year, with leaders from all political parties calling for excessive pay to be reigned in. This seminar will delve behind the headlines - exploring what led to the growth of the super-rich and what can be done about it.

23 Feb 2012
 

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06:36PM Feb 15
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04:28PM Feb 15
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Women & young bear brunt of rise in #unemployment, says think tank @IPPR - @louisapeacock http://t.co/o1rLP1Hr via @Telegraph

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01:35PM Feb 15
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great run down on what we learn from the heartland climate deniers leak - courtesy of @leohickman http://t.co/dARBHYL6

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11:00AM Feb 15
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Despite the gloomy stats, @IPPRNorth #NEFC and @OECD soon to publish new evidence that lagging regions key to UK prosperity #silverlining

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10:34AM Feb 15
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RT @RDarlo: At a glance @IPPR & @IPPRNorth analysis of latest UK #unemployment stats - http://t.co/C0XVkuof - full breakdown to follow

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10:27AM Feb 15
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Time to pack away 'Gucci #capitalism' – economist and IPPR trustee Noreena Hertz heralds new era of 'co-op capitalism': http://t.co/a5Fc2Kh5