The future of the UK welfare state
In person only event
The British welfare state is facing unprecedented challenges, both in delivering welfare services – benefits, pensions, health, social care and social housing – and in funding them.

Join İrem Güçeri, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy, and Christopher Adam, Professor of Development Economics, as they chair a panel discussion on ‘The Future of the UK Welfare State,’ including Sir Andrew Dilnot, former Warden of Nuffield College, Ruth Curtice, Director at the Resolution Foundation and Anna Gross, Political Correspondent at the Financial Times.

This event will summarise and build on the latest issue of the Oxford Review of Economic Policy on this topic. The panellists will discuss the findings of the papers in the journal issue and address the pressing challenges facing the British welfare state.

Please note, this event takes place in person only. There will be refreshments in the Inamori Forum from 16:00 followed by the panel discussion at 17:00. The discussion is followed by a drinks reception.
Date: 23 June 2025, 16:00
Venue: Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter OX2 6GG
Venue Details: In person only
Speakers: Dr Irem Guceri, Professor Christopher Adam (University of Oxford), Sir Andrew Dilnot (Nuffield College, Oxford), Ruth Curtice (Chief Executive, Resolution Foundation), Anna Gross (Financial Times)
Organising department: Blavatnik School of Government
Organiser contact email address: events@bsg.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/events/future-uk-welfare-state
Cost: This event is free - please register at the above link
Audience: Public
Editor: Anna Ulshofer