https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/ippr/Recent content in ippr on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 08 May 2026 05:03:42 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/controversial-proposal-to-slash-motorway-speed-limits-in-england-sparks-backlash/Fri, 08 May 2026 05:03:42 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/controversial-proposal-to-slash-motorway-speed-limits-in-england-sparks-backlash/A recent proposal to drastically reduce speed limits on England’s motorways has been met with sharp criticism. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has recommended that the Labour Party government lower speed limits to 20 mph in urban areas and 60 mph on motorways as a measure to address soaring fuel prices and fuel shortages caused by global conflicts. The IPPR argues that these speed reductions would help decrease fuel consumption, thereby easing inflationary pressures and mitigating economic damage.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/plan-proposed-for-10p-fuel-duty-cut-until-spring-2027-to-ease-household-costs/Thu, 07 May 2026 06:23:27 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/plan-proposed-for-10p-fuel-duty-cut-until-spring-2027-to-ease-household-costs/A prominent think tank has called on the UK government to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre until spring 2027 as part of a broader strategy to protect households from rising costs linked to the conflict in Iran. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) recommends additional measures, including capping speed limits and introducing a new energy price cap set at £2,000 annually, to mitigate the impact on consumers.