IPPR in the news for urging speedier cuts, price caps to shield households. London-based progressive think tank, founded 1988.
IPPR modelling warns the Iran conflict could push inflation to 5.8%, raising debt costs; it calls for a temporary a32,000 energy price cap, a 10p fuel duty cut and a 20mph urban/60mph motorway speed limit plan, paired with demand-reduction measures.
The UK government has announced significant reforms to its immigration system, including extending settlement wait times from five to 10-15 years, affecting hundreds of thousands, including children. Critics warn these changes will increase insecurity for migrant families and harm vital sectors like healthcare and social care. The proposals face opposition from unions, opposition parties, and migrant communities.
The UK government has announced plans to delink electricity prices from gas, expand renewables, and support energy workers. These measures aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, stabilize bills, and boost clean energy deployment in response to recent global energy market disruptions.