The Centre for Progressive Policy

Making inclusive growth a reality

The Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP) is an economics think tank that champions inclusive growth.

In the spotlight

Paternity leave, rewritten

CPP teams up with The Joseph Rowntree Foundation to explore what a better paternity leave offer could deliver for Britain.

The Productivity Blind Spot: Why UK Policymakers Can’t Afford to Ignore Low-Wage Sectors

Tanya Singh sets out how the UK can crack the productivity code in it's foundational sectors.

Five lessons to keep mission-led growth on track

Tanya Singh sets out five tests for a missions-based government.

Preventative Public Services

CPP, Core Cities UK, and Metro Dynamics call for a preventative approach to public services that will allow the state to meet the needs of its citizens

Breaking the cycle: Delivering good jobs for ‘doubly disadvantaged’ neighbourhoods

CPP's latest report in partnership with Local Trust

Are we ready? Navigating the green transition

CPP’s latest report examines the readiness of regions to seize economic opportunities from the green transition, based on their current workforce skills.

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Latest news

17 October 2024

2.3 million people live in England’s "doubly disadvantaged" neighbourhoods, where more than half of adults are out of work

New research by CPP and LT explores England’s "doubly disadvantaged" neighbourhoods and sets out a plan for neighbourhood renewal.

News

5 July 2024

CPP responds to Labour's decisive election victory

Ben Franklin, CEO of CPP, responds to the election of a Labour government.

17 June 2024

Tory & Labour childcare policies will increase demand by 52%

Original modelling by CPP shows that free childcare policies will lead to a 52% increase in demand for childcare by late 2025 - equivalent to 27,800 additional full-time staff.

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