Can technology reshape government performance?

In this special ep of the Policy Fix podcast, Nesta CEO @raviguru.bsky.social explores how emerging tech can transform the civil service with @geoffmulgan.bsky.social former No. 10 Strategy Unit director.

🎧 : https://bit.ly/4xYuLZ5

Years of bringing people into decision-making have shown us that the public are brilliant at finding fixes to problems.

Excited to launch the Small Ideas Initiative today with @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com and @nestauk.bsky.social.

Read more and submit your ideas by 12th Nov 👇

We want your ideas on how to improve daily life in the UK.

We’ll help shape ideas into workable policy. The best will be selected by our panel, chaired by @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com, and taken straight to the people who can make them happen.

Submit by 12 Nov:
www.small-ideas.org

Ever thought, "why don’t they just fix it?"

Today, we’re launching the Small Ideas Initiative to turn practical fixes for everyday frustrations into policy.

Founded and chaired by @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com and run by @nestauk.bsky.social & @involveuk.bsky.social ⤵️

How should we understand loneliness in a world where so many of our interactions happen online?

At Nesta’s Policy Live, Olivia Laing explored how digital platforms are changing loneliness - and what this might mean for how we connect with each other.

🎥 Watch more: www.youtube.com/@Nesta_UK

Join us for our final party conference events ⤵️

🟢 Green Party Conference: What it will take to drive down bills and create a greener, fairer future

🔵 Conservative Party Conference: Why we should launch a British Nobel Prize, with @challengeworks.bsky.social

Explore:https://bit.ly/3TusJSp

In an era of geopolitical instability, economic security is national security. As Andy Burnham approaches the end of his first 100 days, how can the UK protect its economy without stunting growth?

🎧 @raviguru.bsky.social explores with Jonathan Black on our latest podcast ep: https://bit.ly/4hryckS

Join CELCIS and Nesta on 8 October for insights from research mapping services from pregnancy through the early months of a child's life. Discover key findings, practice examples, and changes needed to policy and practice to improve early childhood development from birth to 3yrs: buff.ly/D9G8oAr

We’ve been at the Labour Party Conference this week, exploring big policy challenges around home decarbonisation, health and early years.

Nesta CEO @raviguru.bsky.social shares his thoughts on one theme running through many conversations: devolution.

Coming up at conference: https://bit.ly/3TusJSp

The Labour Party Conference is underway - but where does the government go from here?

Our CEO Ravi Gurumurthy outlines the big questions we’ve been exploring, from tackling obesity and stimulating innovation to economic growth, AI and social care.

See our programme: https://bit.ly/3TusJSp

Is it surprising that people struggle to feel optimistic about life in the UK, when 61% believe the social contract is fundamentally broken?

At Nesta's Policy Live, Dame Sara Khan explores what’s driving the optimism gap.

🎥 Watch Policy Live: www.youtube.com/@Nesta_UK

🔴 We’re at the Labour Party Conference this week, bringing together experts from policy, government, research and industry to explore how to tackle some of the UK’s biggest challenges - from health to early years, energy and digital infrastructure.

Learn more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3TusJSp

What big shifts are policymakers underestimating?

At Policy Live 2026, we asked speakers, including Jess Phillips MP, Tim Leunig, Seyi Akiwowo, Leah Morris and Elisabeth Costa, what gives them hope.

🎥 Watch a selection of sessions back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nesta_UK

Attending the Liberal Democrat Party Conference this weekend? @libdems.org.uk

Join us to explore options for bringing down the cost of electricity and a plan for food and health.

Find out details ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3TusJSp

🎙️ We’re at the party conferences this autumn, bringing together thought leaders and decision-makers to explore practical solutions to some of the UK’s biggest social challenges - from bringing energy bills down to preventing ill health.

See the full programme ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3TusJSp

What makes you hopeful about the UK’s future? 🇬🇧

At Policy Live 2026, we asked speakers including Jess Phillips MP, Tim Leunig, Seyi Akiwowo, Leah Morris and Elisabeth Costa what gives them hope.

🎥 Watch a selection of sessions back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nesta_UK

🚨 Event tomorrow: can AI transform policymaking?

Join us for a lunchtime webinar exploring how AI is reshaping evidence in public policy.

Hear from experts developing Nesta's Policy Atlas AI tool alongside government leaders driving change.

Register to secure your place ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SSTPBY

And that’s a wrap on Policy Live 2026 💥

Yesterday, 300+ policymakers, public servants, civil society leaders, innovators and academics came together to explore the shifts facing the UK and bold ideas for policy that works.

👏 Thanks to everyone who joined us.

🎥 Watch back: https://bit.ly/4h8XEvw