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"What the BoE desperately needs is a culture change. Without one, we are afraid that Bernanke’s contributions will leave no noticeable change in attitudes towards monetary policy."


Profits with Principles
New research calls for harmonised disclosure standards and clearer rating practices to unlock sustainable returns and build investor trust.

Leeds Policy Institute
May 233 min read


UK Democracy Is Defenceless Against Encrypted Propaganda
New report warns that outdated laws leave Britain wide open to AI-driven disinformation and foreign influence campaigns.

Leeds Policy Institute
May 232 min read


Britain Can’t Afford to Go All In on Centralised Growth
2025 report calls for dynamic fiscal rules and a thriving municipal bond market to fuel local growth and turn Britain’s debt story around.

Leeds Policy Institute
May 233 min read


One Size Fails All
New LPI report urges targeted investment and workforce reform to prevent childcare deserts and unlock inclusive economic growth.
Leeds, May 2025 — A new policy paper from the Leeds Policy Institute (LPI) critically examines the Labour government's childcare reforms, arguing that a blanket nationwide approach risks exacerbating regional inequalities rather than resolving them. The study identifies critical issues in staffing, funding distribution, and accessibility, hig

Leeds Policy Institute
May 233 min read


Britain Can’t Reach Net Zero Without Nuclear
New report calls for streamlined SMR regulation, international collaboration, and public trust to power the UK’s low-carbon future.

Leeds Policy Institute
May 233 min read


Serious Faults Exposed in Bank of England Forecasting
Inflation, Money Growth, and Second-Round Effects: How Effective has the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Been?

Leeds Policy Institute
Apr 30, 20243 min read


Leeds Policy Institute presents at Newcastle University
LPI presents for the second time at the British Conference of Undergraduate Research

Leeds Policy Institute
Apr 261 min read


Setting a new standard for the minimum wage
Nicolas Padula Pinho appeared on BBC Breakfast

Nicolas Padula Pinho
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Bernanke's sound words will fall flat on deaf ears
Nicolas Padula & Hubert Kucharski write for the Financial Times

Leeds Policy Institute
Apr 30, 20241 min read
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