The UK has a proud record on overseas aid. But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid. In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.

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Great to see @bencooper1995.bsky.social's report ‘Breaking ground’ featured in @insidehousing.bsky.social www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/late...

10 DAYS TO GO! 🌹 Labour Party Conference 2025 - The Festival of Ideas We’re hosting more than 40 events at Labour Party Conference, follow the link below to see everything we have planned!

Great to see coverage of @sasjkia.bsky.social’s report, ‘Nye Bevan’s lost legacy’ in both the @financialtimes.com and @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/money/2025/s... www.ft.com/content/868f...

🚨NEW REPORT🚨 How do we improve health at work? In ‘Nye’s Lost Legacy’ @sasjkia.bsky.social makes the case for the introduction of a national occupational health service Here’s what you need to know 🧵

Congratulations to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social and @lucympowell.bsky.social who will both be standing to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. While the Fabian Society does not nominate or endorse candidates, we look forward to supporting debate and discussion around this important contest.

Pressing Issues: Restoring Trust and Standards in the UK's Media Monday 29 | 12.30 | Bluecoat | @mediareformuk.bsky.social and @hackedoff.bsky.social

Rethinking Rural Reception Tuesday 30 | 20.00 | Bluecoat | @cprecountryside.bsky.social

Mind The Gap: How to Address Ethnic Health Inequalities Facing Women Tuesday 30 | 17.45 | Bluecoat | Fabian Women's Network

A Tale of Two Cities: Tackling Inequality in London Tuesday 30 | 16.30 | Bluecoat | @clfnews.bsky.social

A Manifesto for Britain on a Budget Tuesday 30 | 16.30 | Bluecoat | @youngfabians.bsky.social

Resetting the Relationship: A New Chapter for the UK and EU Tuesday 30 | 12.30 | Bluecoat | City of London Corporation

Net Zero, Net Gain: How We Tackle Reform and Make the Case for Green Energy Tuesday 30 | 11.15 | Bluecoat | @scottishfabians.bsky.social and CWP Energy

It Takes A Village: Placemaking and the Infrastructure Behind New Homes Tuesday 30 | 10.00 | Bluecoat | RICS

Future Development: What Next for International Development? Monday 29 | 18.45 | Bluecoat

Progressive, Practical and Popular: How Should the Left Approach Immigration? Monday 29 | 18.45 | Bluecoat

🚨NEW REPORT🚨 How do we extend sick pay protection to the self-employed? In ‘Ill-Prepared’ @eloisesacares.bsky.social sets out a roadmap for a full employment insurance system by the end of next parliament. Here’s what you need to know🧵

Great to see @eloisesacares.bsky.social's latest report, ‘Ill-Prepared’, featured in the Mirror. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Value and Retain: Securing the Future NHS Workforce Monday 29 | 17.30 | Bluecoat | @rcn.org.uk and @bma.org.uk

Back to Business: How Infrastructure Can Drive Regional Growth Monday 29 | 17.30 | Bluecoat | Lloyds Banking Group

Self-nominations to join the Fabian Women's Network Executive Committee close tomorrow! 📢 Don’t miss your chance to get involved. 🗓 Deadline: 9am, 5 Sept Find out more & apply 👇 fabians.org.uk/fabian-women...

Make It Count: How Labour Can Deliver Electoral Reform and Rebuild Trust in Politics Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @labour4pr.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social

From The Ground Up: Expanding the Role of SMEs to Deliver the 1.5 Million New Homes Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social

Critical Condition: Ending Corridor Care and Moral Injury in the NHS Monday 29 | 15.00 | Bluecoat | @age-uk.bsky.social

Brave New World? Fighting Corruption in the New Trump Era Monday 29 | 15.00 | Bluecoat | @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org

Mind the Skills Gap: Putting Skills and Apprenticeships at the Heart of Growth Monday 29 | 13.45 | Bluecoat | Youth Futures Foundation and @cipd.bsky.social

Planning for Change: A New Blueprint for Housebuilding Monday 29 | 13.45 | Bluecoat | Hallam Land

Every Age, Every Stage: Opening Doors to Lifelong Learning Monday 29 | 10.00 | Bluecoat | Global Banking School

Clean Air Justice: Time for Labour to Lead Monday 29 | 10.00 | Bluecoat | @healthyairuk.bsky.social

Social Insecurity: How to Restore Trust in the System Sunday 28 | 19.00 | Bluecoat | @turn2us.org.uk

Security in Numbers: UK-EU Cooperation in an Age of Uncertainty Sunday 28 | 18.45 | Bluecoat | @ukeucommission.bsky.social

“The single most important thing for the UK government to deliver is hope” Labour's performance in the 2026 Senedd elections will be determined by Labour administrations at both ends of the M4, writes @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/staying-the-...

Growth vs Net Zero: Do We Have to Choose? Sunday 28 | 17.45 | Bluecoat | Smith Institute and Local Authority Pension Fund Forum

Winning in 2026 Rally: Delivering the Labour Government Scotland Needs Sunday 28 | 17.00 | Bluecoat | @scottishfabians.bsky.social Fabians and True North Advisors

Childhood in Crisis: Tackling Early Years Anxiety and Supporting School Readiness Sunday 28 | 16.30 | Bluecoat | Fabian Women's Network

“The Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will soon be debated in parliament. MPs must heed the call from mayors and councils to give them the tools to do their job” Fiscal devolution can boost growth and raise living standards, writes @lukeraikes.bsky.social themj.co.uk/getting-fisc...

The Rising Cost of Growing Old: How to Support Pensioners in Poverty Sunday 28 | 15.15 | Bluecoat | @independentage.bsky.social

Planet, Profit and People: Who Pays the Price for Corporate Harms? Sunday 28 | 15.15 | Bluecoat | Corporate Justice Coalition, @actionaiduk.bsky.social , @friends-earth.bsky.social and Fairtrade Foundation

Bright Ideas: Unlocking Rooftop Solar for Businesses and Homes Sunday 28 | 14.00 | Bluecoat | @solarenergyuk.bsky.social

Berlin Barometer: Prospect's For Germany's New Coalition Government Sunday 28 | 14.00 | Bluecoat | @fes-uk.bsky.social

Fabian Women's Network Reception Saturday 27 | 18.00 | Bluecoat | Fabian Women

Only Halfway? A Rights Based Approach Towards Ending Violence Against Women Saturday 27 | 17.00 | Bluecoat | Fabian Women

Should we reform inheritance tax?
 💰 @bencooper1995.bsky.social makes the case for a cap on lifetime tax-free gifts on Times Radio.

"The country risks serious political consequences from successive generations being locked out of the benefits of homeownership in a country perceived to be failing them" I'm in @labourlist.bsky.social on why Labour must help 1st time buyers onto the property ladder labourlist.org/2025/08/home...

"Many people living in Britain today cannot afford a decent life and see no prospect of ever being able to do so. As a result, they are losing faith in democracy” The government must confront the threats to our democracy head-on, writes @jeevunsandher.bsky.social ✍️ fabians.org.uk/strong-labour/

Self-nominations are open to join the Fabian Women's Network exec committee! FWN seeks to ensure that diverse women's voices are influential in politics, public life and policy-making Find out more 👇 fabians.org.uk/fabian-women... 🗓 Deadline: 9am, 5 Sept

Take a look at coverage of @eloisesacares.bsky.social's latest report 'Repair, reuse, recycle' featured in @iom3.bsky.social 👇 www.iom3.org/resource/mat...

Read coverage of our new report ‘Levying Up’ in @FEWeek 👇 feweek.co.uk/labour-think...

📺 We're about to go live! Join us at 12.30 for the launch event for 'Levying Up: How to make the growth and skills levy work' www.youtube.com/live/f0PBUpG...