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Politics & Governance
26TH MAY 2026In this essay, Tony Blair sets out the need for a new agenda for Britain.
Digital Embassies and AI Sovereignty: Building Resilient States Beyond Borders
Digital embassies provide states with a new strategic solution for enhancing resilience, security, sovereignty and operational continuity in the age of AI.
Lower Numbers, Higher Ambition: Making Falling Migration Work for Growth
Net migration is falling – but Britain risks shutting out the talent a dynamic economy depends on.
The Risk of Standing Still: Governing AI in Health Systems Under Pressure
If AI is to help bridge health-system capacity gaps, governments need to change how they think about risk.
Lessons From the UK and Japan: Ageing Populations in the Age of AI
As ageing populations put pressure on health systems, the UK and Japan are exploring how AI can ease strain and support patients.
AI Won’t Transform Government Without Governable Data
AI can transform government, but only if data governance is prioritised. Without solid foundations, AI risks exposing rather than fixing state dysfunctions.
The Power to Compete: Europe’s Energy Reset
Europe must reset its energy strategy to deliver affordable, secure power, close the competitiveness gap, and lead in clean tech and electrification.
The Lifespan Fund: Reforming the State Pension for a More Affordable, Flexible and Fair Future
A modern safety net should provide more support during working life while offering more flexibility over how and when support is drawn in later life.
An Emergency Handbrake for UK Welfare: Stabilising Spending, Supporting People
The UK’s welfare system needs urgent reform to curb costs, slow the rise in claimants and provide meaningful support to those who need it most.
“Where Do I Start?”: How Governments Can Prioritise AI Solutions for Health
With limited time and budgets, governments will benefit from TBI’s framework, which identifies AI solutions that can deliver real impact across health systems.
Technological Chokepoints: How to Balance Resilience and Leverage in a Weaponised Economy
Middle powers need a strategy to navigate technological interdependence: build resilience where it counts and use leverage wisely to stay competitive.
More Than Clean Power: Electrification Is the UK’s Best Bet for Resilience
The UK must prioritise energy security and costs to achieve a future of clean energy.
Energy Bills, the Iran War and the Case for Smarter Support
Introducing digital ID offers a vital solution to efficiently target support for households in need, avoiding costly mistakes from past crises.
Tech & Digitalisation
Tech & Digitalisation
6TH FEBRUARY 2025Flexible, context‑specific regulation can help Global South countries harness artificial intelligence for growth while managing societal risks.
What Does the UK Public Think About Digital ID?
Research shows support for digital ID has narrowed since 2025 but net sentiment remains positive, with views shaped more by trust and delivery than ideology.
Better Statistics, Better Government: Building a Future-Ready Evidence Base in the UK
To govern effectively in an AI-driven world, the UK must modernise its statistical system, ensuring timely, reliable data for informed decision-making.
AI Transformation Tracker
Explore data on the financing, diffusion and labour-market impacts of artificial intelligence.
AI for Climate: Redesigning the UK’s Net-Zero Planning
AI can help Britain deliver net zero by aligning planning across sectors, places and institutions through shared intelligence.
Who Controls Access to NHS Care in the Age of Big Tech?
As patients increasingly turn to consumer AI assistants for health advice, outdated NHS navigation systems risk being bypassed entirely.
The UK Doesn’t Need Its Own ChatGPT, It Needs a National Open-Source AI Lab
By creating a dedicated open-source lab, the UK can shape the future of artificial intelligence and become a world leader without trying to own the frontier.
Moldova’s Break With Russia Tests Europe’s Unfinished Energy Union
Moldova has reduced Russia’s energy leverage, but its fragile grid underscores the unfinished work of Europe’s Energy Union.
From Ambition to Delivery: How the Next Scottish Government Can Transform Health
Scotland can modernise its NHS with a national patient app and faster rollout of proven technology, shifting care toward a preventative model.
Taking the Brakes Off UK Growth: Building a More Dynamic Economy for a Faster World
Weak economic dynamism is holding back UK growth. Reforms to labour markets, finance and regulation are needed to enable faster economic adjustment.
Vaccine Sovereignty as a Strategy for the UK’s Future Health, Wealth and National Security
UK investment in vaccine sovereignty will ensure a rapid response to future pandemics, crucial for public health, economic stability and national security.
Malawi’s Digital Growth Is Powered by Africa’s Cheapest Data
Making mobile internet accessible to more Malawians has transformed the country’s economy and the delivery of public services.
Preparing for “Changes Unseen in a Century”: What to Expect From China’s New Five-Year Plan
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritise self-reliance, industrial upgrading and global influence, reshaping trade and tech competition.
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