After participating in our Big Data Week 2013 panel, Roger picks up on where he left off and writes a blog about the legal issues surrounding big data.

Why all the fuss about Big Data? Well, it’s a big deal!

Posted By Birgitte Andersen

01 May 2013

Following her participation in our Big Data Week panel discussion, Birgitte writes about the importance of big data to the future of the economy.

Supporting our strengths?: Industrial strategy, the creative economy and open innovation

Posted By Ben Reid

24 April 2013

Dr Lasandahasi Ranmuthumalie (Muthu) de Silva

The Next Publication Revolution: Open Access and the Post-2014 Research Excellence Framework

Posted By Muthu de Silva and Lucy Montgomery

04 April 2013

Muthu and Lucy look into the real benefits of open access academic publications, and what the UK still needs to address to make them a reality.

Nuclear - Deal or No Deal

Posted By Prateek Sureka

26 March 2013

Following the announcement of the industrial strategy for the nuclear industry, Prateek looks at the long process it has taken to get new nuclear to a soon-to-be operational state.

Which leadership challenges remain as a barrier to growth for SMEs?

Posted By Mike Cherry, Policy Chairman, FSB

21 March 2013

A review of the the leadership challenges which often face micro-businesses and SMEs.

Is our financial system suffocating the aspiration nation?

Posted By Hiba Sameen

20 March 2013

Hiba looks into the Chancellor's statement for the 'aspiration nation' and whether it is compatible with our financial system.

Budget 2013: A mixed message on industrial strategy

Posted By Charles Levy and Prateek Sureka

20 March 2013

Charles and Prateek review Osborne's Budget announcement, and explore its shortcomings in terms of a concrete industrial strategy.

A Budget for innovation and growth? Three tests

Posted By Charles Levy

18 March 2013

Our Senior Economist, Charles, puts forward 3 tests against which to assess the potential for innovation and growth in this year's budget.

Bankers’ bonuses are a symptom, not a cause

Posted By Birgitte Andersen

01 March 2013

Birgitte was asked to participate in a debate on bankers' bonuses on Al Jazeera's Inside Story. Here's what she had to say.

Alternative lending: Shaking up banking business models

Posted By Gareth Quested

01 March 2013

Last week’s politically embarrassing downgrade of government debt by the credit rating agency Moody’s is probably not really worth worrying about by itself, but it does highlight legitimate concerns about the UK economy’s potential to grow itself out of its problems.

Reinvent or die – harnessing the intangibles for tangible results

Posted By David Wong

27 February 2013

David Wong believes that companies must embrace change and reinvent their business models by harnessing the real sources of value creation in the digital economy.