An insight into why we might privilege social justice, over criminal justice Prison does not only impact and harm those who are directly locked up; prisons affect all of us. Yet many of us don’t ...

The UK economy has had a split personality since the Great Recession, combining a record-strong labour market with historically low productivity growth. A solution to this ‘productivity puzzle’ has so ...

This in-depth case study report presents the findings from new research into the causes, processes and effects of human trafficking from Nigeria to the UK. Taking a 'whole of journey' approach, it ...

In a world that currently seems increasingly dominated by ‘strong man’ politics and macho posturing, this International Women’s Day it seems more important than ever to take stock of where we are on ...

As the number of maternal breadwinners continues to rise across Europe, this report compares the demographics of this phenomenon both across the continent and in Britain and Germany specifically, ...

After three years of a Conservative-led Coalition government, Tim Bale asks what is left of the modernisation of the Tory party and who among its leading lights might carry the torch for party ...

Strong and stable Mayors offer an alternative to a weak and wobbly national government, says Ed Cox – and that's good for businesses. Once again, British politics has served up a soap opera. The ...

The dust has settled on the Coalition's announcement of its Comprehensive Spending Review and, as the headlines fade, the ramifications of the government's cuts for different streams of public sector ...

Women in Scotland are far likelier than men to take on childcare and other caring responsibilities, which puts them at an economic disadvantage. It is not just anecdata — it goes far beyond Instagram ...

This report looks at the role of housing in rebalancing the economy. It analyses the differences between cities and regions, and assesses how short, medium and long-term housing trends can have a ...