Events Second half comeback? Resetting Government economic priorities for the remainder of the Parliament Thursday 14 May 2026 The Labour Government has had a bruising start to the Parliament. It is trailing badly in the polls and is expecting a battering in the local, Welsh and Scottish elections… Continue Reading
Comment Good data in hard times Simon Pittaway reflects on the puzzling arrival of good economic news in the midst of a global energy shock. 23 April 2026 by Simon Pittaway This post was originally published on our Substack. The war in Iran and its impact on global energy markets have sent shockwaves through the UK economy. Consumer confidence is down, as fuel prices and interest… Continue Reading
Publications Growth Mais-day Resolution Foundation response to the Chancellor’s 2026 Mais Lecture 18 March 2026 by Sophie Hale The Chancellor’s reaffirmation of her commitment to focusing on the UK’s miserable growth rate is welcome and reflects the scale of the UK’s challenge: a decade of exceptionally weak growth… Continue Reading
Comment UK productivity grew more in the last year than in the previous seven combined A breakdown of a genuinely surprising number, and what it means for the Bank of England 6 February 2026 by Greg Thwaites Here’s some good news that might have passed you by. UK productivity – how much the economy produces per hour worked – grew more in the past year than in… Continue Reading
Publications Mountain climbing Making progress on the UK’s growth policy challenge 19 January 2026 by Elliott Christensen and Nye Cominetti and Sophie Hale and Greg Thwaites Despite recent green shoots,the UK’s growth problem remains severe. This report assesses the Government’s progress on growth policy and suggests bolder action on trade, housebuilding and employment is essential to… Continue Reading
Events Kicking the can on growth? Assessing Britain’s economic strategy and where it should go next Monday 19 January 2026 The Labour Government came into office 18 months ago promising to kickstart growth – ambition that is sorely needed after nearly two decades of poor economic performance that has left… Continue Reading
Publications Trend setters What is the OBR’s forecast for trend productivity growth, and why it matters so much for the Budget 14 October 2025 by Greg Thwaites and Elliott Christensen The Budget in November is likely to reveal a significant deterioration in the outlook for the public finances, requiring the Government to raise taxes in response. A key reason for… Continue Reading
Events Little Britain? What might happen if globalisation goes into reverse Thursday 22 May 2025 Book launch for Exile Economics: What happens if globalisation fails by Ben Chu. To mark the publication of Exile Economics, the Resolution Foundation is hosting an in-person and interactive after-work… Continue Reading
