Blogs

14 February 2024

Metrics that matter: decoding the art and science of public service productivity numbers

Smarter Public Spending Series: Researcher Analyst at the Centre for Progressive Policy, Tanya Singh explores the challenges of measuring performance in the public sector.

Articles

Good work in left behind places

Rosie Fogden, Director of Research and Analysis, introduces the Centre for Progressive Policy's new research project on good work in partnership with Local Trust.

Blogs

20 February 2024

No more pre-election fiscal events please – we simply can’t afford it!

Ben Franklin on why an honest debate is needed about funding future big challenges in public spending such as defence, so trust in economic and fiscal policy isn't undermined.

Blogs

8 March 2024

Labour party cannot afford to stay silent on childcare and early years policy

Rosie Fogden explains why the Labour party cannot afford to stay silent on childcare and early years policy if they want to “make Britain work for working people".

Press release

Government called on to take a lead on the implementation of artificial intelligence in schools or risk increasing the educational and skills divide.

Working papers

AI in Education

New paper written by Roger Taylor for the Centre of Progressive Policy looks at the opportunities for using AI tools in schools, careers advice and lifelong learning.

Events

20 March 2024

AI in education: can it raise us up or will it divide us further?

Join the Centre for Progressive Policy for a panel discussion on the opportunities and barriers associated with AI in teaching, learning and skills.

News

12 March 2024

AI in Education

New paper written by Roger Taylor for the Centre of Progressive Policy looks at the opportunities for using AI tools in schools, careers advice and lifelong learning.

Articles

Smarter spending

Tanya Singh, Research Analyst, introduces the Centre for Progressive Policy's new research programme in tackling health efficiencies.

Articles

A new economic dawn

In this blog, Ben Franklin looks at Rachel Reeves’ Mais lecture and her vision of inclusive growth.

Events

8 May 2024

Making Childcare Work: learning from Liverpool City Region

Join the Centre for Progressive Policy for a panel discussion exploring how good childcare can make a difference and deliver inclusive growth for all.

News

22 April 2024

The UK’s fertility puzzle re-examined: the case against austerity

Centre for Progressive Policy research shows that the Conservative government's austerity programme directly affected the trend in fertility rates in the UK,

Blogs

24 April 2024

Are the grownups in the room? Labour’s alternative to Levelling Up can mark a step change to a more mature relationship between the centre and our regions

Centre for Progressive Policy reviews Labour's 'Plan to Power up Britain,' aiming for equitable growth and a mature central-local partnership.

Blogs

29 April 2024

Father-inclusion: an overlooked, yet high yield, opportunity for inclusive growth and equality in work and care

This guest blog by Anna Tarrant explores the critical and often overlooked aspect of father-inclusion in addressing gender inequalities in work and care.

Blogs

1 May 2024

Are we ready? Introducing CPP's new research programme on navigating industrial transitions in an age of uncertainty

Senior Research Analyst Ross Mudie introduces CPP's new research on industrial transitions in an age of uncertainty

Blogs

7 May 2024

In empowered mayors, Labour has the opportunity to build a coalition for national renewal

Director of Place and Practice, Annabel Smith reflects on the 2024 Mayoral Combined Authority elections and the opportunity for Labour to build a coalition for national renewal

Events

23 May 2024

Are we ready? Navigating the green transition in an age of uncertainty

Join the Centre for Progressive Policy for a panel discussion exploring how we can navigate the green transition in an age of uncertainty

Blogs

15 May 2024

Can we really trust the international institutions to get serious on inclusive growth?

Daniel Turner, Head of Research and Analysis on if we can really trust the international institutions to get serious on inclusive growth.

Reports

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.

News

28 May 2024

Poorer parts of the country could miss out on benefits of green jobs transition, warns thinktanks

A new report by the Centre for Progressive Policy suggests that workers with skills that most closely match those needed for green jobs are spread unevenly across the country.