Publications The Big Brexit An assessment of the scale of change to come from Brexit 22 June 2022 by Swati Dhingra and Emily Fry and Sophie Hale and Ningyuan Jia Leaving the EU represents the largest change in the UK’s relationship with the rest of the world in nearly half a century. It is a profound change in economic governance,… Continue Reading
Events Stagnation Nation? The Economy 2030 Inquiry conference UpcomingWednesday 13 July 2022 QEII Centre, Westminster, SW1P 3EE Register to attend in person or receive access link for remote viewers. The UK is facing a decisive decade of economic change, as we emerge… Continue Reading
Publications Bouncebackability The UK corporate sector's recovery from Covid-19 1 June 2022 by Jack Leslie UK firms have, like every other part of the economy, faced a huge economic hit from the Covid-19 pandemic. So, a key question is: what is the current state of… Continue Reading
Events Green growth: miracle or mirage? How might cutting down carbon give the UK economy a cutting-edge? Monday 23 May 2022 The UK’s net zero transition represents a major challenge for the UK, but also a major opportunity if we get it right. Many argue it could see the UK utilising… Continue Reading
Events A firm solution? How businesses can rise to the challenges facing Britain in this decisive decade Monday 21 February 2022 Speech by the Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership Sharon White Britain is facing a decisive decade of economic change as technological change combines with Covid, Brexit and the rapid… Continue Reading
Events Open for business? Assessing the performance of British firms Monday 15 November 2021 British firms have had a tumultuous decade – from the financial crisis to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2020s brings new challenges as they grapple with post-Brexit trade and regulatory changes,… Continue Reading
Events No shame, no gain? Do firms’ reputational concerns affect their compliance with labour market laws? Tuesday 9 November 2021 In-person event and live interactive webinar. Register to receive access link. Businesses are responsible for ensuring they treat their workers fairly – from providing safe workplaces to paying staff the… Continue Reading
Publications On firm ground? The impact of Covid-19 on firms and what policy makers should do in response 10 February 2021 by Nye Cominetti and Jack Leslie and James Smith The coronavirus crisis has had huge repercussions across the economy, and the corporate sector is no exception. This paper analyses how the crisis has affected firms’ finances, puts that in… Continue Reading
