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Civil unrest? The civil service in an era of change

Our expert panel offer a striking insider view into the current state of civil service culture, structure and operations and ask how might we embed positive change in the Whitehall machine.
30 Oct 2023
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The future of the House of Lords

The Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House, to enhance the effectiveness of its work of scrutiny and revision of legislation.
20 Sep 2023
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Investing in our futures

Can pension reform help secure a more prosperous future for people and communities UK-wide? With investment experts Dame Elizabeth Corley, David Pitt-Watson and Michael Tory.
05 Sep 2023
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Where next for business?

Alan Jope, outgoing CEO of Unilever, discusses the need for a system shift in business practice to unlock potential and support a regenerative economy.
27 Apr 2023
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What would a fair society look like?

Economist and philosopher Daniel Chandler offers a programme for how we might reshape our political and social institutions, reinvigorate democracy and transform capitalism.
27 Apr 2023
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Public talks

Sir Peter Bazalgette is joined by pioneering creative entrepreneurs to discuss the importance of maximising the value of the sector to wider society and the economy.
19 Apr 2023
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Inside stories of 21st–century diplomacy

Diplomacy often takes place behind closed doors, but what does this vital role really look like in today’s world? Baroness Catherine Ashton reflects on her time as the EU’s first High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
26 Jan 2023
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Edible economics

Celebrated economist Ha-Joon Chang argues that our economic diet is as unhealthy and bland as eighties cuisine, and needs an injection of new thinking and diverse flavour to better nourish society.
27 Oct 2022
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Women in industry and innovation

Join us to celebrate the extraordinary life of Dame Caroline Haslett and her inspirational legacy to women in industry today. With Dawn Bonfield, Henrietta Heald and Yasmin Ali.
04 Nov 2024
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Community banking: shared interest

Community banking is a microfinance model built on trust. In it, the community wins or loses together. It is gaining in popularity on the African continent as community banking goes digital.
6 Dec 2024 Priya Sippy
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