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Prof Sarah Hall

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Professor @ Cambridge Uni, Deputy Director UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social. Economics,trade and politics of finance led development. Views my own.

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 13h

🇪🇺 One year into von der Leyen's second term, the EU faces profound economic, political and security challenges 🇪🇺

🤔 But are its plans to confront them fit for purpose?

Find out with our expert panel 👇

💻 Online
📅 21 Oct, 1pm BST

ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 4d

Kemi Badenoch has said that the UK will leave the ECHR if the Tories win the next election

But is it possible to leave these conventions? If so, how? And, less radically, can these conventions be reformed?

@cbarnard.bsky.social has the answers 👇

ukandeu.ac.uk/leaving-the-...

Leaving the ECHR and the Refugee Convention - UK in a changing Europe

Catherine Barnard explains the political and legal consequences of leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Refugee Convention.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Reposted by Susan J. Smith, John Hogan, Katherine Brickell , and 2 more Susan J. Smith, John Hogan, Katherine Brickell, Sarah Hall, Ian Bruff

Agenda Publishing @agendapub.bsky.social · 7d

“A chilling and eye-opening exposé... gives voice to those living at the sharpest edge of austerity and makes an irrefutable case for change.”

@graceblakeley.substack.com on 'Debt Trap Nation' by
@kbrickell.bsky.social & Mel Nowicki (out next week).

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/debt...

#housing #debt

Photo of a pile of books. The books are 'Debt Trap Nation' by Katherine Brickell and Mel Nowicki. Cover image features a woman and small child in a deep concrete basin or pit with no way of climbing out as the ladder is too short.

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 22d

"It is against this backdrop of uncertainty that the economic implications of the Economic Prosperity Deal are beginning to bite."

In light of Trump’s state visit to the UK, @drsarahhall.bsky.social discusses the extent of continuing uncertainties around UK-US trade

ukandeu.ac.uk/trouble-ahea...

Trouble ahead for UK-US trade? - UK in a changing Europe

In light of Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK, Sarah Hall discusses the large number of continuing uncertainties around UK-US trade.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Prof Sarah Hall @drsarahhall.bsky.social · 23d

Despite deals, there are still uncertainties in UK-US trade: ukandeu.ac.uk/trouble-ahea... @ukandeu.bsky.social

Trouble ahead for UK-US trade? - UK in a changing Europe

In light of Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK, Sarah Hall discusses the large number of continuing uncertainties around UK-US trade.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 23d

"UK and Europe are changing in tandem and we share the same challenges.

This is what the future of EU-UK relations looks like - no more ideological barriers and instead finding practical and pragmatic solutions."

The Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds struck a positive tone in discussing UK-EU relations

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 23d

💥 The stage is set for our conference in Brussels on 'The future of UK-EU relations with @openuniversity.bsky.social 💥

We'll be posting key highlights here throughout the day, so watch this space 👀

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Sep 9

"The reality is, if they want more spending on welfare and public services, and they want economic growth, they are going to have to get serious about broad-based tax increases."

✍️ @pjtheeconomist.bsky.social compares the 1970s IMF crisis and today's fiscal challenges

ukandeu.ac.uk/what-can-rac...

What can Rachel Reeves learn from the 1970s IMF crisis? - UK in a changing Europe

Paul Johnson reflects on the 1970s IMF crisis and the key parallels and differences between then and the current challenges the government...

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Looking across the issues most on the public’s mind, higher economic growth would unlock progress on many."

@ruthcurtice.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social give an overview of the policy challenges the UK faces and introduce the Policy Landscape 2025 report

ukandeu.ac.uk/explaining-t...

Explaining the policy challenges ahead - UK in a changing Europe

To mark the publication of the Policy Landscape 2025 report, Ruth Curtice and Anand Menon take a look at the key policy challenges facing the UK.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Reposted by Anand Menon, Margot C. Finn, Sarah Hall

Resolution Foundation @resfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 2

What are the key policy challenges the UK must confront?

As we publish the Policy Landscape 2025 report with @ukandeu.bsky.social, @ruthcurtice.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social reflect on the challenges facing the government one year in.

Read it here:
buff.ly/Q7LSOmx

Quote from Ruth Curtice and Anand Menon: The most consequential choice facing the government after a tough first year is whether to be more radical in their pursuit of growth. We’ve accumulated a series of wicked problems that can only be effectively addressed over a number of years. Yet at the same time, politics demands quick results, not least given the state of the polls.

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Reposted by Jonathan Portes, Mike Brewer, Melanie Simms , and 2 more Jonathan Portes, Mike Brewer, Melanie Simms, Jill Rutter, Sarah Hall

Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · Sep 2

IT'S OUT! @ukandeu.bsky.social brand new survey of the policy challenges confronting the UK, done in partnership with the wonderful @resfoundation.bsky.social ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/poli... 1/???

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Reposted by Jonathan Portes, Bill Bowring, Sarah Hall

Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · Sep 1

‘The legal position is therefore clear: yes there is provision for a state to leave the ECHR and the Refugee Convention. But doing so comes with both legal and political consequences.’ H/T @cbarnard.bsky.social ukandeu.ac.uk/leaving-the-...

Leaving the ECHR and the Refugee Convention - UK in a changing Europe

Catherine Barnard explains the political and legal consequences of leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Refugee Convention.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Reposted by Christian Odendahl, Steve Peers, Christoph Bertram , and 4 more Christian Odendahl, Steve Peers, Christoph Bertram, Ben Tonra, Federica Genovese, Sarah Hall, Charlotte Sieber-Gasser

Aslak Berg @aslak.bsky.social · Jul 27

The EU-US trade deal is here - it's probably not the end of uncertainty as the details are ironed out, but it's a momentous deal. In sum, it's a political defeat for the EU, but in economic terms I see it as, under the circumstances, a win of sorts. 🧵

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Cambridge Geography @camunigeography.bsky.social · Jul 25

Hello Bluesky community! The Department of Geography of the University of Cambridge is here and we're excited to share our passion for understanding the world.

We explore everything from climate change and urbanisation to cultural landscapes and GIS mapping.

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Reposted by Jonathan Portes, Simon Usherwood, Jill Rutter , and 1 more Jonathan Portes, Simon Usherwood, Jill Rutter, Sarah Hall

UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨The latest edition of our UK-EU Divergence Tracker is now live🚨

While much attention has been paid to commitments made at the UK-EU summit, @jreland.bsky.social finds that there is already more alignment going on than is generally recognised 🔎

🧵 Key findings below

🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/uk-e...

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Reposted by Albert Weale, Robert Wolfe, Paul Nightingale , and 2 more Albert Weale, Robert Wolfe, Paul Nightingale, Swati Dhingra, Sarah Hall

Chris Giles @chrisgiles.ft.com · Jul 9

Heard the one about how UK services exports were booming after Brexit??

Another myth, sadly...

My column

www.ft.com/content/3e9d...

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jul 6

📅 Join us tomorrow 📅

Sign up for a chance to hear from @anandmenon.bsky.social, @jillongovt.bsky.social, John McTernan, Kate Devlin & @luketryl.bsky.social on their reflections on the Labour Party's first year in government

UKICE Lunch Hour: One year of Keir - UK in a changing Europe

As we approach one year since the general election, join our expert panel to take stock of the Labour Party’s first year in government.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jun 25

"There is also a lack of detail on some of the specifics – and the devil is in the detail when it comes to tariffs."

@drsarahhall.bsky.social breaks down the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal and argues that its ambiguity could be its most important asset if handled well

ukandeu.ac.uk/could-the-am...

Could the ambiguity of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal be its most important asset? - UK in a changing Europe

Sarah Hall breaks down the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal announced in May.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Prof Sarah Hall @drsarahhall.bsky.social · Jun 24

This was such a fun and stimulating workshop. Thank you to the whole organisational team and all the presenters - I learnt lots and enjoyed my trip to Sheffield 🙏

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Prof Sarah Hall @drsarahhall.bsky.social · Jun 23

I enjoyed writing this for the Good Growth Hub @acadsocsciences.bsky.social : how might the UK-EU reset contribute to growth through financial services?

Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · Jun 23

⭐New blog⭐ In this blog✍️ for our Good Growth Hub, Prof Sarah Hall (‪cam.ac.uk‬ & @ukandeu.bsky.social‬) explores the UK-EU reset and the impact it could have on increasing growth. ‬‬Read now➡️https://acss.org.uk/good-growth-and-uk-financial-services-through-the-uk-eu-reset

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · Jun 23

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · Jun 19

London’s productivity sinks to below pre-pandemic levels https://on.ft.com/3HMunbT

London’s productivity sinks to below pre-pandemic levels

Capital’s lead in output per hour over other UK regions shrank between 2019-2023

on.ft.com

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Prof Sarah Hall @drsarahhall.bsky.social · Jun 8

Been in this situation, dreaded telling my son but they are still going strong 🤞

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jun 8

Sign up now to hear our expert panel unpack the implications, trade offs & public opinion around the UK government's migration policy

📅 Tues 4 June, 1pm
💻 Online

With @jdportes.bsky.social, Madeleine Sumption, @robfordmancs.bsky.social
& @anandmenon.bsky.social

UKICE Lunch Hour: The migration question - UK in a changing Europe

Join our online panel to hear their expert analysis of the implications of the UK government's immigration white paper, as well as the key trade offs.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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Prof Sarah Hall @drsarahhall.bsky.social · Jun 2

I'll be drawing on some of the research published today open access today in Border Crossing bordercrossing.uk/bc/article/v...

Where Next for UK Financial Services Post Brexit? | Border Crossing

bordercrossing.uk

Prof Sarah Hall @drsarahhall.bsky.social · Jun 2

I'm looking forward to giving evidence in this session tomorrow afternoon on the UK-EU reset and financial services committees.parliament.uk/event/24275/...

3 June 2025 - The UK-EU reset - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

15:30 - Room 2, Palace of Westminster

committees.parliament.uk

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Reposted by Vanesa Castán Broto, Duncan Bell, Sarah Hall , and 1 more Vanesa Castán Broto, Duncan Bell, Sarah Hall, Hayley Bennett

Mia Gray @mia-gray.bsky.social · May 21

Our new paper on "Place-based solidarity: Crisis, austerity and the devolution of responsibility"

authors: Coco Huggins and Mia Gray

is now available free online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · May 20

"While the list of areas covered by the summit is doubtless very broad, there is much negotiating yet to be done before the good intentions are translated into actual achievements."

@anandmenon.bsky.social & @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social on the UK-EU summit's outcomes

ukandeu.ac.uk/what-did-the...

What did the UK-EU summit achieve? - UK in a changing Europe

Anand Menon and Jannike Wachowiak offer some initial reflections on the UK-EU summit on 19 May. They argue that while the summit...

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · May 19

QUICK! Gen up on what to expect from the summit today... ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/what...

What to expect from the UK-EU Summit - UK in a changing Europe

This insight paper explains the key areas to keep an eye out for during the summit and the potential impact they might have on the future of UK-EU relations.

ukandeu.ac.uk

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · May 13

UKICE's @jreland.bsky.social introduces his latest report on Regulating after Brexit. The report looks at:

1️⃣Why the UK has diverged so little from EU rules despite the freedom to do so after Brexit

2️⃣The regulatory challenges the current govt. faces

Read in full here👉 ukandeu.ac.uk/reports/regu...

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