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Britain's Oldest Economic Think Tank

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Founded as Britain's oldest economics-focused think tank, the Economic Research Council is committed to enhancing economic understanding and fostering inclusive debate. Through innovative events, research, and digital outreach, we strive to make economic knowledge accessible to everyone, supporting informed dialogue and pluralistic ideas. Join us in shaping a society enriched by diverse economic insights and active civic participation.

On the state of UK Business Closures

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13.5% of all UK businesses have temporarily closed or paused trading, during the lockdown, with 86.4% of workers in these businesses on furlough.