The Leeds Policy Institute (LPI) recently joined over 148 think tank leaders, researchers, and policy professionals from 50 countries at the 10th annual OTT Conference. Held in Rabat, Morocco, from 19 to 21 May 2026, the global summit was hosted in partnership with the Policy Center for the New South.

Leeds Policy Institute hosts yearly conference with the Leeds Economics Society

Leeds Policy Institute Awarded ‘Building for the Future’ Grant to Host Major Multi-Regional Conference

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

New report warns that outdated laws leave Britain wide open to AI-driven disinformation and foreign influence campaigns.

2025 report calls for dynamic fiscal rules and a thriving municipal bond market to fuel local growth and turn Britain’s debt story around.

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

New report calls for streamlined SMR regulation, international collaboration, and public trust to power the UK’s low-carbon future.

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