How can we end the doom and gloom?
Britain has faced a barrage of bad economic news—from shocks to policy mistakes—over the past 20 years. Today, confidence in …
13-20 November 2026 | Bristol, UK
Britain has faced a barrage of bad economic news—from shocks to policy mistakes—over the past 20 years. Today, confidence in …
What explains the growing ideological polarisation in many Western societies? What are the consequences, and how can we build…
This session will explore the competing priorities of national defence and international aid in today’s geopolitical landscap…
Across the UK, working-class boys and men face some persistent barriers to educational achievement and economic opportunity. …
Public discourse around migration to the UK has grown increasingly polarised. Recent shifts in migration policies reflect ong…
As generative AI technologies continue to evolve, the role of artists and creative professionals is under scrutiny. This sess…
Dealing with the UK’s housing crisis is at the top of the new government’s agenda and is of great national economic and socia…
A one-off live event that offers the opportunity to meet Bank of England staff and share views on the economy and how it is a…
The landscape of personal finance is changing. In its new strategy, the Financial Conduct Authority changed its goal from pre…
In the second annual Marshall Paley lecture, Dr Swati Dhingra member of the Band of England’s Monetary Policy Committee joins…
As part of the Festival of Economics you are invited to a Brunel Centre and Futures West Policy Session on their latest polic…
In his hit podcast Cautionary Tales, Tim Harford brings stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, daring heists and …