UK Policy

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.

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.

The UK must prioritise energy security and costs to achieve a future of clean energy.

Introducing digital ID offers a vital solution to efficiently target support for households in need, avoiding costly mistakes from past crises.

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.

To govern effectively in an AI-driven world, the UK must modernise its statistical system, ensuring timely, reliable data for informed decision-making.

Weak economic dynamism is holding back UK growth. Reforms to labour markets, finance and regulation are needed to enable faster economic adjustment.

UK energy policy is set on the wrong course. The government must shift from clean-power goals to cheaper power, through market reform and system innovation.

Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence in education requires a government action plan, clear standards, training and targeted investment.

AI can enable cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy systems by automating when and how energy is used, cutting waste and easing strain on the grid.

Stronger tech diffusion can raise productivity by helping businesses adopt proven tools, skills and innovations at scale.

Ahead of the 2025 Budget, a call for a growth‑focused partnership between government and business, combining targeted investment, fiscal discipline and reforms.