Labour voters want a revolution or the party’s over

Focus groups reveal a public in despair about Britain — and hungry for sweeping economic and constitutional change

Torsten Bell appointed Honorary Professor at the UCL Policy Lab

The UCL Policy Lab is delighted to announce the appointment of Torsten Bell, Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation, as an Honorary Professor

Marc Stears appointed Pro-Provost (Policy Engagement)

Marc Stears, founding Director of the UCL Policy Lab and Professor in the Department of Political Science, is announced as Pro-Provost (Policy Engagement).

The economist working on how to reduce inequalities from childhood

It’s all very well knowing that inequalities start in childhood, but what should society do about it? That question is at the heart of economist Gabriella Conti’s career.

Tackling inequality through research, education and policy | UCL Faculty of Social & Historical...

Professor Wendy Carlin and Professor Imran Rasul on tackling inequality

The Respect Agenda: new report shows voters prioritise respect

A new report from the UCL Policy Lab and More in Common sets out how we can reset our politics and rebuild faith in our institutions by prioritising respect for ordinary people.

Moazzam Malik becomes Honorary Professor at UCL Policy Lab

Moazzam was recently Director General, Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Moazzam is now Managing Director at the World Resources Institute and will be working with the

Keir Starmer promises ‘stability and moderation’ in first speech as PM

First Labour prime minister since 2010 promises to serve whole country as he speaks outside No 10

The Orwell Lecture 2022 with Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP will deliver this year's Orwell Lecture on 'Wigan, the World and Everywhere in Between - How We Build a Country That Works'

How respect for citizens’ demands can deliver national renewal and

With a new government committing to moving power out of Whitehall and trusting those with 'skin in the game’, James Blatchley-Asfa, Assistant Director of Citizens UK, reflects on the Citizens UK 2024

Dame Clare Moriarty becomes Honorary Professor at UCL Policy Lab

Dame Clare was known in government for her ability to take on complex challenges. Now, as Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, she leads a team supporting millions of families and individuals through

Challenging Inequalities and Protecting Rights

Challenging inequality and promoting human rights requires us to understand the forces that drive our economic and political lives. That means research of the greatest sophistication. It also means

A radical invitation to collaborate

How can we transform public service design and delivery by focusing on the power of human relationships? We talked to Nick Kimber and Osian Jones of London Borough of Camden to explore how they are

Economic expertise in an era of populism and post-truth politics

A discussion with Chris Giles (FT), Lucy Barnes (UCL), and Michela Tincani (UCL) about the current status of economic expertise.

Economics in the national debate

Paul Johnson, Director at the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) and Visiting Professor at UCL, and Xiaowei Xu, Senior Research Economist at the IFS

Rethinking Economic Policy & Decision Making

Rethinking Economic Policy & Decision Making opens up the conversation, allowing researchers and decision-makers to collaborate with expert policymakers, businesses, charitable organisations and

The country that lies beneath the surface with Orwell Lecturer, Lisa

UCL Policy Lab partnered with the Orwell Foundation this year to host the annual Orwell Lecture. After the event, James Baggaley headed to Wigan to speak with this year’s lecturer Lisa Nandy MP

Finding a common good in our divided society

Everywhere people gather - places of worship, at the school gate, on the shop floor - there are places for people to build connection with each other and begin to hold the powerful to account. Marc

How can we fix our democracy?

We talk constitutions, citizens assemblies and public expectations with Alan Renwick

It's time to increase the National Living Wage to help with the cost

Attila Lindner why it is possible to increase the National Living Wage during a time of high inflation and recession.

Working together to shape the future of international development

The UCL Policy Lab is delighted to announce the appointments of Dr Dan Honig and Dr Gabriel Ulyssea as co-leads for the UCL Policy Lab’s Ensuring Sustainable Development research theme.

The Respect Agenda: new report shows voters prioritise respect

A new report from the UCL Policy Lab and More in Common sets out how we can reset our politics and rebuild faith in our institutions by prioritising respect for ordinary people.

A think tank for the age of Starmer

How the UCL Policy Lab is channelling the Labour leader’s “ordinary hope”.

How can we fix our democracy?

We talk constitutions, citizens assemblies and public expectations with Alan Renwick

Humans in the system: the power of humanity in creating change with

Dr Dan Honig is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at UCL and co-lead for the UCL Policy Labs Ensuring Sustainable Development research theme. Here he talks to us about how everyday solutions

Building an economy from the ordinary hope of every place

Ahead of a major conference at UCL East organised by UCL Policy Lab, Power to Change, The Future Governance Forum and Citizens UK, Nick Plumb from Power to Change sets out the importance of securing

New project to help power the future of economic and social justice

UCL & the Joseph Rowntree Foundation launch the “ordinary hope” project to help power the future of economic and social justice in the UK

Humans in the system: the power of humanity in creating change with

Dr Dan Honig is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at UCL and co-lead for the UCL Policy Labs Ensuring Sustainable Development research theme. Here he talks to us about how everyday solutions

An ordinary hope helping to power communities across Britain

As local government and community leaders from across the UK meet at the annual Stronger Things conference, politicians of all parties are asking how we can unlock the energy and talent of our

Lives less ordinary: why government should embrace human complexity

Reflecting on his experience in Whitehall, Paul Kissack writes about how policymakers can’t ‘public service reform’ our way to better lives: instead we need to focus much more on the structural

Moving the dial on climate change and international development | UCL Faculty of Social & Histori...

Professor Jennifer Hudson explores the transformative power of empathy and collaboration

Inaugural Lecture: Marc Stears, UCL Policy Lab Director

Getting our future back: why Britain needs ordinary hope not extraordinary disruption

Tackling global tax evasion – progress and proposals

Let's dive into the fight against global tax evasion, exploring achievements and new ideas to tackle this issue head-on!

UCL named University of the Year

UCL has been awarded the University of the Year 2024 by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

Crossing borders with Christian Dustmann

We speak to the renowned economist Christian Dustmann about the events and experience that have shaped his life and work. And how as Founding Director of the Centre for Research and Analysis of

Transformative ideas for disrupted times

We speak with Clare Moriarty, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice. Torsten Bell, Wei Cui, Alex Hartman, Lindsey Macmillan and many more in the second edition of the magazine.

Banks should be compelled to pass on rate rises to savers

Lenders are making big profits as they delay increasing interest on deposits

Briefing | Action to tackle the cost of living

Keir Starmer’s real mission: to overhaul how government works

Once in power, Labour’s challenge will be to build a system that functions differently enough for voters to notice.

Ideas and Arguments for a New Economic Consensus

Torsten Bell talks with the Lab’s James Baggaley about the current drive for growth, the energy crisis and the shifting economic consensus.

Book discussion: 'Growth: A Reckoning' by Daniel Susskind

At this event, hosted by IPPR and the UCL Policy Lab, Daniel Susskind will discuss his new book and explore the concept of economic growth.

She had an unnerving ability to surprise, writes Truss’s Oxford tutor

Confessing that I taught Liz Truss politics at Oxford University is not going to make me many friends in the self-consciously progressive political circles that

Economic expertise in an era of populism and post-truth politics

A discussion with Chris Giles (FT), Lucy Barnes (UCL), and Michela Tincani (UCL) about the current status of economic expertise.

Securonomics: why is everyone suddenly so interested in security?

Ordinary Hope and Mobilising National Participation to Build Our

Emily Bolton, founder and leader of Our Future, describes how the Ordinary Hope project proposes a new approach to social policy by harnessing the potential that exists in communities across the UK

Understanding the impacts of a changing economy

We spoke to Lukasz Rachel about how his early life shaped his interest in understanding how major shifts in the economy affected individual families and communities.

Building a new framework for foreign policy and development with

Moazzam Malik is a Managing Director at the World Resources Institute, former British civil servant, diplomat, and Ambassador to Indonesia, ASEAN and Timor Leste, and Honorary Professor of Practice

The new government's priorities for the NHS

From waiting lists to the need for reform to social care, Prof. Naomi Fulop, Professor of Health Care Organisation and Management at UCL, discusses what challenges the new Secretary of State for

New podcast series explores how extraordinary ideas and everyday

A podcast mini-series exploring how extraordinary ideas and everyday experiences can change the world has been launched, as a partnership between the UCL Policy Lab and the Civic Power Fund.

UCL Policy Lab | Launch

UCL Policy Lab | Launch

Care, compassion and cutting-edge data with Dame Clare Moriarty and

Using the latest data analysis Dame Clare and the team at Citizens Advice are able to provide real-time insights into the challenges facing communities.

Collaboration is in our DNA

The Provost and President of UCL, Dr Michel Spence, lays out why the UCL Policy Lab is uniquely placed to help society meet the challenges it faces.

Remaking conservatism with Adam Hawksbee

We sat down with Adam Hawksbee, one of the most influential voices in contemporary conservative policy-making and someone widely tipped to play a major role in developing conservative thought after