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From austerity to prosperity
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From austerity to prosperity: Seven priorities for the long term in the United Kingdom

Prospects for economic growth in the United Kingdom are strong provided that bold action is taken to remove key barriers. This report identifies seven priorities for the country to address in the long term. more

Women matter
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Women Matter: Making the breakthrough

Over 90 percent of Europe’s leading companies are striving to increase the number of women in top jobs. Gender diversity ranks in the top 10 strategic priorities for more than half the companies we surveyed, yet change can be frustratingly slow. more

Keeping Britain moving
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Keeping Britain moving

Existing resources will not be enough to fund the UK’s transport infrastructure needs and maintain our roads, railways, and airports. How can this funding gap be closed? more

East London: World-class centre for digitial enterprise
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East London: World-class centre for digital enterprise

Entrepreneurs have already prepared the ground for a thriving technology cluster in East London. Its prospects for success could be enhanced by learning lessons from other countries’ experience with clusters. more

Renewing capitalism
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Renewing capitalism

In the wake of the financial crisis, business must take the lead in renewing capitalism or run the risk of losing political and popular support. McKinsey’s managing director makes the case for strengthening corporate governance, refocusing on long-term goals and serving all stakeholders. more

How the world's most improved school systems keep getting better
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How the world’s most improved school systems keep getting better

How does a poorly performing school system become good and a good one become excellent? This report examines what it takes to achieve significant, sustained, and widespread gains in student outcomes.

Capturing the leadership premium
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Capturing the leadership premium

How are the world’s top schools building leadership capacity for the future? This report draws on a survey of 1,850 leaders and almost 70 interviews to compare high-performing education systems in eight countries.

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