The Productivity Institute’s Annual Review 2025/26 highlights a year of research, engagement and impact across academia, business and policymaking. The review showcases major research findings and publications, policy influence at national and regional levels, the continued growth of National Productivity Week, the International Productivity Research Conference, and the work of the Institute’s Productivity Forums across the UK. It also explores how productivity research is being translated into practical insights and action to improve outcomes for people, firms and places.
The review reflects the contributions of researchers, policymakers, business leaders and partners from across the Institute’s network, whose collaboration has helped strengthen understanding of the UK’s productivity challenge and identify opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth. The Institute extends its sincere thanks to all those who have supported and contributed to its work over the past year.