Under-performing: How can we boost Britain’s low productivity?
UK productivity has been sluggish since the 2007-09 financial crisis. Our expert panel debates the causes of the UK’s product…
13-20 November 2026 | Bristol, UK
UK productivity has been sluggish since the 2007-09 financial crisis. Our expert panel debates the causes of the UK’s product…
Our expert panel discusses the intersection of economic growth and sustainability – in the context of escalating environmenta…
The notion of social mobility has been a cornerstone of UK policy for decades. Despite this, we have been witnessing a signif…
The British Empire has left an indelible mark on the UK economy. From the accumulation of wealth, through colonial trade, to …
Daniel Susskind, of King’s College London, and newly elected Labour MP for Swansea West and former Chief Executive of the Res…
The next generation faces a unique set of health and social challenges. Our expert panel considers the pressing issues affect…
The first 100 days of the new UK government serves as a barometer for Starmer’s economic and public policy aims. Our panel of…
Tim Harford returns to the Festival of Economics with a third live recording of his popular podcast, Cautionary Tales. We tel…
Will Hutton discusses his book, This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain , with Irina Anghel (Bloomberg). The book highli…
Does the UK’s future economic growth rely on exports? And if it does, what can we export to boost the country’s economy? Our …
In a time when social inequality and justice are at the forefront of public discourse, our panel examines a vision for achiev…
In a world of shifting alliances and emerging global powers, where does the UK fit in? Our expert panel tackles pressing ques…