Publications
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Recent Publications
The Impact of Development Aid Research Funding
Jonathan DupontThis briefing note gives an overview of the current evidence on the impact of development spending in R&D, with a particular focus on life sciences — the jewel in the crown of the UK economy.
Saving the Black Cab: Why Black Cabs are Vital to London’s Economy and Identity
Nick FerrariIn this new report for Policy Exchange, Nick Ferrari argues that Uber should pay more tax and operate more safely, but that black cabs need change, too.
Brexit and Judicial Power
Richard EkinsPolicy Exchange’s Judicial Power Project new paper by Richard Ekins commenting on ‘Brexit and Judicial Power’ coincides with a panel event on the same theme, chaired by Lord Judge, former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.
A new settlement between government and independent housing associations
Chris WalkerPolicy Exchange argues that Housing Associations should be given more freedoms to build so that the Government can meet its housing target.
Making Sense of British Foreign Policy After Brexit
John Bew and Gabriel ElefteriuMaking Sense of British Foreign Policy After Brexit argues that the UK should use Brexit as an opportunity to adopt a more proactive global foreign policy, enhance its defence profile, and re-imagine relations with key allies.
Too Hot to Handle?
Richard Howard and Zoe BengherbiRichard Howard, Head of Environment and Energy, warns that the previous Government’s plan to install electric heat pumps in 4 out of 5 homes is a colossal waste of money, and sets out an alternative strategy to decarbonise heating.
Commuter Cops: Helping our police to live in the city they serve
Glyn GaskarthExpensive inner-London police stations should be converted into housing to increased the number of officers living in the city, and improve the Met’s contact with the communities it serves.
Welfare, Work and Young People
Steve HughesThis new report examines how people aged under 25 interact with the welfare system, arguing that the higher risk of young people disengaging from the welfare system and their different attitudes to work means that the Government should intensify employment support for people aged 25 and under.
Immigration & Integration After Brexit
David GoodhartDavid Goodhart, head of Demography, Immigration & Integration, explores how Brexit is an opportunity to reboot policy thinking on immigration and integration.
Delivering Differently
Damian HindDelivering Differently argues that as many as one third (25,000) of London-based civil servants should be relocated to city regions and local authorities to boost productivity and innovation in public services.
