By Tim Thorlby

7 min read

This is the third blog in a series looking at economic policies that have worked in the UK. Here, we explore the rise of social investment over the last 25 years and the lessons we can learn. With a North-South divide to address, where does it go next?

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

This is the second blog in a series looking at some of the UK’s most successful economic policies - and what we can learn from them. In this blog we review the lessons from Sure Start, a major early intervention programme still impacting today.

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

This is the first blog in a series looking at successful economic policies that have delivered for the UK. It reminds us that positive change is possible. This first blog explores how the Minimum Wage was first introduced in 1999 and the lessons we might learn from this and its impact.

By Tim Thorlby

7 min read

This is a blog about Artificial Intelligence for people who don’t really care about AI. It answers seven key questions. Will this new wave of technology serve society or will we serve it?

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

This is the fourth blog looking at the ‘inclusive economy’. This blog highlights the importance of ‘hand and heart’ jobs in the foundational economy and how this is being neglected. What are the benefits of investing in our less glamorous sectors?

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

This is the third blog in a series on the ‘inclusive economy’. It identifies a core challenge in restarting the engine of social mobility in the UK; narrowing the ‘participation gap’ in higher education. What is at stake? Can it be done?

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

This is the second blog in a series on the 'inclusive economy'. It explores the extent to which banks are supporting economic growth, their performance on being inclusive and the reality behind the phrase 'hard to reach'.

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

This blog begins a short series on how to build an 'inclusive economy'. It starts by assessing the scale of the challenge and exploring the reality of social mobility in the UK today.

By Tim Thorlby

6 min read

The Labour Party want to build a new generation of New Towns. Is this a good idea? Can we afford it? Is it even possible? This blog takes a look at New Towns and explores if there is a demand for them, how they are built and who might pay for them.

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

This blog explores the growing role of the Bank of England in recent years and the impact it has had on our lives. But it’s not just a blog about central banking, it is about the power of storytelling and the importance of challenging stories and being prepared to tell new ones, if we want a healthy democracy and a fair economy.

By Tim Thorlby

8 min read

This is the second blog looking at the UK’s housing omni-crisis; it explores the possible solutions. In particular, why don’t we build enough houses in the UK? The blog identifies the key myths holding us back and the essential action required to reform our broken housing market.

By Tim Thorlby

8 min read

What does the future hold for this one? This blog provides a long view on the UK’s rolling housing omni-crisis through the eyes of 8 year old Charlie. How do his housing prospects differ from those of his parents? The blog unpacks the different parts of the housing crisis and how we got here.

By Tim Thorlby

7 min read

The UK has a million job vacancies and a shortage of workers. Yet millions of workers have been leaving the workplace in recent years. Why? Who are they? Will they ever return? Who are Britain’s missing workers?

By Tim Thorlby

4 min read

This blog is about Maurice, a front desk receptionist, and what happens to him when he falls ill. It’s a story about sick pay and how small differences can have big consequences.

By Tim Thorlby

6 min read

The final blog in a series exploring what a ‘good city’ means. This blog looks at how we can influence the decisions that shapes our towns and cities.

By Tim Thorlby

6 min read

The third in a series of blogs exploring what a ‘good city’ looks like. This blog looks at how the design of our cities both reflects and shapes patterns of social justice.

By Tim Thorlby

6 min read

The second in a series of blogs looking at what a ‘good city’ looks like. This blog explores the ecology of our urban areas and the idea of a restorative city.

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

This is the first of a short series of blogs exploring what a ‘good city’ might look like. This blog begins by exploring the 15-minute city and the idea of proximity.

By Tim Thorlby

2 min read

This blog provides an overview of the Beautiful Enterprise Framework and shows how all of my previous blogs fit together.

By Tim Thorlby

5 min read

A new ‘right to disconnect’ is being proposed. This blog explores what is driving this and asks whether ancient ideas of ‘sabbath’ have relevance in the 21st Century.