Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

After more than two years of war, #Ukraine can’t wait to rebuild its economy. TBI Strategic Counsellor @MarinSanna explains why rebuilding the workforce from within is key to its recovery. We can help unlock that potential now ⬇️

#Ukraine’s strongest asset isn’t abroad – it’s at home. The country’s greatest untapped resource is the millions of citizens ready to work, retrain and rebuild — if allowed the opportunity. Read my latest piece in @POLITICOEurope for @InstituteGC 

Today, the Government and @OpenAI have announced a deal to place #AI at the heart of public services. Hear more from TBI’s Executive Director of Policy @SamSharpsTBI ⬇️ "The government is absolutely right to look at AI as a way to break the cycle of spending more for worse…

In memory of my sister Margaret, we launched a Glioblastoma drug trial. Now, Margaret’s Trial is open on the NHS - and offering real hope. Ben, diagnosed with a Glioblastoma in 2022, saw his tumour vanish. His story helped make this happen. Watch here:

After years of drift and delay, Britain finally has the chance to fix its broken planning system. Learn more about why fast-tracking planning reform is essential to grow the economy and meet the country’s net-zero goals from TBI’s @ToneLangengen ⬇️ labourlist.org/2025/07/planni…

⚠️Some voters now believe Reform is the only route to real change ⚠️ That’s what I heard in focus groups, and I’ve shared my insight with @danbloom1 @POLITICOEurope The window is not shut for govt if they can arrest decline & deliver change voters feel. politico.eu/article/nigel-…

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TBI’s Senior Policy Advisor - Emerging Technology and Geopolitics, @KeeganMcB, responds to today’s publication of @SciTechgovuk's Compute Roadmap⬇️ “The government's compute roadmap acknowledges that without bold action the UK’s economy and national security are at risk. “There…

Without peace in Ukraine, #Europe is not secure. Speaking at #URC2025, TBI Strategic Counsellor @MarinSanna emphasises the need for a just and long-lasting peace in Ukraine to guarantee security around the world ⬇️

Yesterday, TBI hosted our Summer Reception in Brussels – bringing together friends and partners from across EU institutions, think tanks, industry, academia and members of our Global Network for Change to exchange on Europe’s path forward. From tech to energy to defence, the…

In @CityAM, @JamesBrowneTBI explains why access to low-deposit lending and long-term fixed-rate mortgages is key to boosting homeownership⬇️ cityam.com/housebuilding-…

The NHS Ten-Year Plan sets the right direction — but delivery will define its success. TBI’s Director of Health Policy, Dr Charlotte Refsum, argues reform must prioritise digital tools: an NHS App that works, a universal digital record, and AI-powered triage. Read more ⬇️…

Extreme weather is the new normal, according to the @metoffice’s State of the UK Climate Report, with the UK frequently breaking heat and rainfall records. It’s time to reset climate action with bold, scalable solutions⬇️ institute.global/insights/clima…

President Macron, Sir Alex Younger, @InstituteGC all absolutely right to be calling for a digital id. It’s a no brainer - both to tackle illegal migration and upgrade the state. Here’s what I wrote in the @Independent a while back. We can’t afford not to have one.

Today, TBI Strategic Counsellor @MarinSanna will join the #URC2025 to discuss how #Ukraine can put people at the heart of its economic recovery. Watch live from 12:00 CET / 11:00 BST: urc-international.com/urc25/programm…

#Ukraine doesn’t need to wait for peace or for refugees to return to rebuild. With more than 3 million people ready to join the workforce, bold reforms can unlock economic recovery – from scaling reskilling to modernising labour policies and digital job-matching. Learn more…

Emerging economies can lead the next phase of the energy transition – but only if barriers to investment, planning and tech adoption are addressed⚡⬇️ What do you think is the biggest challenge to scaling renewables in emerging economies?

Embedding climate risk planning into national economic planning is an essential insurance policy for the future. While we welcome the government’s discussions on how to unlock private finance, we must go further to bolster national resilience. Learn more from TBI climate expert…