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Papers

We publish detailed policy papers that examine key issues and offer pragmatic solutions.

At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light grey on a white background. The title is the words "Norwegian prisons. An introduction to the Norwegian prison system and their philosophy". Under this is an image of a woman holding a set of scales and a sword. Under this are the words "Written interview. With Ben Crewe and Torrin Wilkins. December 6th 2022."

This is a written interview between the Director of Centre Think Tank, Torrin Wilkins, and Ben Crewe, who is the Deputy Director of the Prisons Research Centre at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge.

A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "Closing loopholes: Closing tax loopholes and creating a fairer tax system". Below this is a light purple section with a document on it. The document contains the word "tax" and a pen with a pink arrow moving up and down away from it. Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins, October 24th 2022. At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath and the words "commissioned by" with a multi coloured vortex and the words next to it "True and Fair we deserve better".

Closing Loopholes sets out a plan to close loopholes and reduce unfairness in the tax system.

A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "Local power: How Metro Mayors can help shake the UK out of its productivity slump". Below this is the main cover section in a dark yellow with four postage stamps, each depicting an area of the UK. These are "London" with a picture of Big Ben and a London bus, "Cumbria" with a mountain in the background, "Derbyshire" with a viaduct and "Yorkshire" with green hills and a mountain in the background. Briefing paper. By Alexander Rose, September 21st 2022. At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

Local power looks at how Metro Mayors can shake the UK out of its productivity slump.

At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light blue on a blue background. The title is the words "Lessons from Norway. How we can improve our prisons by learning from Norway." Under this is an image of a man in a construction outfit, including an orange hard hat, brown vest and blue trousers, using a drill on the ground. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Lauren Davison, August 1st, 2022."

This paper shows how Norwegian prisons focus on rehabilitation and reducing reoffending rates. It also explores the UK prison system and how we can reform it.

A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "Lessons from Denmark: What we can learn from Denmark in their fight against climate change". Under this is a green bike on a light blue background with green mountains in the background. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Ariane Far, April 4th 2022". At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

Lessons from Denmark explores how Denmark protects the environment and how the UK can learn from its success.

A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper is titled "Skilling up: How we fill skill shortages after the pandemic. Below is a light blue section with individuals from different careers, such as a doctor, nurse, builder and delivery driver. Below this are the words: "Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins, March 11th 2022. At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath and the words "Commissioned by" with the Excluded Unity Alliance below this in turquoise.

This paper shows how the UK could implement a new scheme to support small businesses and workers while also filling skill shortages.

A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "Devolution revolution: Devolving powers to the nations and regions of the UK". Below this is a light purple background with a map of the UK with some regions and nations in darker tones of Purple. Below is the text: "Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins, May 29th 2022. At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

This paper outlines a roadmap for future devolution, including expanding devolution in nations and establishing new devolution deals in England.

A paper cover in purple on a light purple background. Under this are the words "Polling the political centre. Polling centrism and the UK political landscape". Under this is an image in purple and black of a man and a woman next to a voting booth. Under this are the words "Research paper. By Torrin Wilkins, January 30th 2023". At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

To understand the state of the centre ground today and to propose ways to grow the centre ground of politics, we worked with Millbank Think Tank on a poll to understand how the public labels their political beliefs.

At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light grey on a white background. The title is the words "Norwegian prisons. An introduction to the Norwegian prison system and their philosophy". Under this is an image of a woman holding a set of scales and a sword. Under this are the words "Written interview. With Ben Crewe and Torrin Wilkins. December 6th 2022."

This is a written interview between the Director of Centre Think Tank, Torrin Wilkins, and Ben Crewe, who is the Deputy Director of the Prisons Research Centre at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge.

A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "Closing loopholes: Closing tax loopholes and creating a fairer tax system". Below this is a light purple section with a document on it. The document contains the word "tax" and a pen with a pink arrow moving up and down away from it. Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins, October 24th 2022. At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath and the words "commissioned by" with a multi coloured vortex and the words next to it "True and Fair we deserve better".

Closing Loopholes sets out a plan to close loopholes and reduce unfairness in the tax system.

Other publications

Data centre

See our interactive data pages with the data from our papers, interactive graphs and polling breakdowns.

Parliamentary evidence

This is a collection of our evidence to Parliamentary Committees, which has also been published on Parliament, devolved Parliaments, and devolved Assembly websites.

Mapping

We use stakeholder mapping to understand the views of stakeholders on different issues.