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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · 1d

🚨 We're hiring a Head of Science & Health Policy 🚨
Lead policy research that makes a difference. We are looking for someone who can commission research, build coalitions, and write for decision-makers.
£70-90k FTE | 3-5 days/week | Hybrid (London)
Apply by 3 Nov 👉 britishprogress.org/opportunitie...

Head of Science & Health Policy

This role will lead our policy research on science and health. We need someone who can manage a range of research projects, understand the priorities of policymakers, and produce work that is tailored...

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · 26d

Apply by 6 Oct 👉 britishprogress.org/opportunities/operations-associate

Operations Associate

The Operations Associate will support the day-to-day functioning of the Organisation, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure smooth, efficient, and professional delivery across a r...

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · 26d

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨

Join us as an Operations Associate and help keep the engine running at for @britishprogress.bsky.social. This is a great role for an ambitious junior person looking to join a small and dynamic team.

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Ben Johnson @ersatzben.com · Jul 21

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

The Alan Turing Institute has visibly struggled, and is now at a critical juncture. The Secretary of State has intervened. What happens next?

A new report for @britishprogress.bsky.social by me and @jujulemons.bsky.social sets out a plan: 🧵

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John Myers @johnrmyers.bsky.social · Jul 11

Mission‑driven government needs more than ambition:  we must rewrite the rules of the game.

Today for @britishprogress.bsky.social, Pedro and I show how mechanism design (‘ reverse game theory’) can help the Government shape markets, crowd in investment and deliver radical reform.

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pedroserodio.com @pedroserodio.com · Jun 19

Will throwing more money at British companies actually help our economy?

Politicians keep threatening to direct British savings & pensions to UK equities. But this won’t fix the underlying reasons for Britain’s low investment & productivity – and could deliver worse returns. 🧵

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James O'Malley @jamesomalley.co.uk · Jun 6

"[T]he cost of living crisis is the result of a chronic lack of abundance. If we prioritise achieving other goals over boosting our productive capacity, households will continue to feel squeezed in their everyday spending"

100%, @britishprogress.bsky.social!

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The Case for Abundance: Why Demand Suppression Won’t Fix the Cost of Living

The composition of inflation means that the cost of living is more acute for ordinary households. Solving this requires abundance: particularly in the supply of housing and energy.

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Julia Willemyns @jujulemons.bsky.social · May 8

Britain’s long-term economic growth and strategic heft depend on winning top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical founders.

Following the government's announcement of a new head-hunting unit for exceptional talent, I wrote for
@britishprogress.bsky.social on what it should look like:

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Andrew Bennett @droojb.bsky.social · May 7

new for @britishprogress.bsky.social:

a broken regulatory state has led to delayed investment, eroded state capacity, powerless politicians, zombified companies and rate-limited startups

it's time to change the model

not a bonfire, but a controlled explosion: britishprogress.org/reports/fix...

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Ben Johnson @ersatzben.com · Apr 16

🚨 NEW PAPER KLAXON 🚨

@britishprogress.bsky.social's first research report is out! It is all about the Government's announcement of a new defence innovation unit – UK Defence Innovation.

Here’s how to build this unit for maximum impact on security and prosperity: 🧵

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 14

Read the full newsletter here:

britishprogress.substack.com/p/april-news...

April Newsletter: We're live! Progress, postcards, and new possibilities

Your regular postcard from the front lines of British progress.

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 14

Once you’ve read our launch essay, don’t miss out on a few of our team’s top recommendations:

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 14

A date for your diaries: @jujulemons.bsky.social will be speaking at a TxP event on April 30th!

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 14

It’s been a busy few weeks here, with our launch.

A massive thank you to everyone who helped us get this far, and to everyone who read, shared and commented on our essay.

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 14

The Progress Post: our new substack

We'll look beyond policy to the cultural currents behind British progress, and the ideas, values, & visions that we're building towards.

Today: our April newsletter, upcoming events, & bookshelf with pieces from @droojb.bsky.social & Jack Wiseman

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Christopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · Apr 5

@britishprogress.bsky.social
A new project focussing on policies for British growth for the material and social well being of the British people.
Very much worth following, and featuring the excellent @ersatzben.bsky.social

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

Cover of the essay Rediscovering British Progress available at https://britishprogress.org/articles/rediscovering-british-progress

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James O'Malley @jamesomalley.co.uk · Apr 7

New episode of THE ABUNDANCE AGENDA!

Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty.

Plus we speak to @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and @jujulemons.bsky.social about the launch of @britishprogress.bsky.social !

Listen:

www.abundancepod.com/p/why-we-lov...

Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty

Plus the exciting launch of the Centre for British Progress

www.abundancepod.com

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Marley Miller @marleygmiller.bsky.social · Apr 3

Very excited to be working with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social @jujulemons.bsky.social and team to make the progressive case for growth as a fellow at the new Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.bsky.social

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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Anna Stansbury @annastansbury.bsky.social · Apr 3

Across the pond, an exciting new voice on policy for productivity growth and progress!

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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pedroserodio.com @pedroserodio.com · Apr 3

Now that all the top people have made their announcements, we shouldn't overlook the bottom half of the productivity distribution: I am extremely pleased to be joining
@britishprogress.bsky.social as Chief Economist!

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

Thanks David!

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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · Apr 3

This is an intriguing addition to the centre-left think tank space, with an impressively dynamic leadership - I will be interested to see the ideas they produce!

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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Julia Willemyns @jujulemons.bsky.social · Apr 3

I am incredibly proud to be founding @britishprogress.bsky.social
with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social.

For the past year, we've been publishing ideas on economic growth and British progress with @ukdayone.bsky.social.

This will be a continuation and expansion of that work.

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

I wonder if there's something more we could read on the topic 🤔

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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