In May 2025, HM Government released a white paper called “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”. One policy proposed in this paper was a levy on international student fees, to be “reinvested into the higher education and skills system.” Although no details were given, the technical annex proposes a 6%
The media and entertainment sector (Film, TV and Radio) sits at the heart of Britain’s creative industries. The sector contributes £29bn in GVA to the economy, which is the equivalent of over 550,000 jobs, that is more than in the UK’s entire legal sector. The long-term investment in people, production
Today sees the launch of the Pennywell Fellowship – a bold new initiative designed to transform opportunities for young people in Sunderland. Alongside this, a new blueprint has been published today, setting out how other communities across the country can adopt this pioneering model of civic collaboration. Backed by the
A major new report published today by Impetus and Public First sheds light on how young people themselves are experiencing the school attendance crisis – and what could make the biggest difference. Building on our 2023 study with parents, this new research listens directly to pupils. Through focus groups with
A new Public First report for the Social Mobility Commission looks at public perceptions and experiences of social mobility in Rochdale and Cheshire East. It focuses on two contrasting areas in the North West: Cheshire East, a local authority ranked as a ‘Favourable’ area for social mobility according to the
A new report produced by Public First and Spirit of 2012, explores how national events shape our sense of pride and identity. Drawing on polling, focus groups and a new segmentation of public attitudes, it asks what kinds of moments bring the country together — and what this means for