Britain’s public financial institutions – the ‘PuFins’ – have quietly grown into a £200 billion investment arm of the state. This briefing note maps the landscape and shows how the Burnham Government can use them to unlock billions more investment within the fiscal rules.

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 raise productivity, incomes and living standards.

This paper sets out a practical approach to industrial strategy in the UK, focused on boosting private investment and productivity. It proposes twenty policy tools spanning sectors, technologies, places, funding and state capability, with a clear roadmap for policymakers.

This report evaluates the UK government’s growth agenda, focusing on policies in infrastructure, housing, and trade. It highlights potential productivity gains and suggests broader reforms to meet ambitious growth targets, aiming to position the UK as the fastest-growing G7 economy.