What we do
Strategy. Research. Delivery.
WPI helps organisations turn technical arguments into politically salient and media friendly analysis. We provide strategic advice, produce economic and policy research and deliver high impact public affairs and communications outputs for our clients.
Through leadership campaigning, we take a highly bespoke approach when advising clients faced with high-impact challenges and opportunities
We create independent coalitions of cross sector businesses to campaign on specific policy
Coalitions
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The Green Hydrogen Alliance is an independent business group representing some of the leading companies involved in the supply and use of green hydrogen technologies.
Its members are drawn from across the hydrogen supply chain, incorporating cross-industry perspectives such as supply, transport and industrial decarbonisation.
WPI has provided the commission with secretariat support and has worked with economists to author two reports on behalf of the commissioners, as well as conducting thorough research including running a series of roundtables across the country and interviews with leading figures to help inform the work.
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The Better Homes Alliance is a cross-industry group of energy providers, high street banks, retailers, manufacturers and public policy experts who have come together to call on politicians to take action to empower households to insulate their homes.
We are calling for a Rebate to Renovate. Simply put, our Rebate to Renovate is a stamp duty rebate applied to homes that raise their EPC rating through renovation within 2 years of a sale.
The Rebate will deliver the Better Homes our country deserves. Empowering. Rewarding.
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The Purposeful Finance Commission is an independent organisation, supported by Pension Insurance Corporation, made up of leading combined authority figures and local government leads who have come together to identify, understand and overcome the barriers that communities across the country are facing in regenerating local areas, and in accessing long-term investment to support this.
WPI has provided the commission with secretariat support and has worked with economists to author two reports on behalf of the commissioners, as well as conducting thorough research including running a series of roundtables across the country and interviews with leading figures to help inform the work.
Impactful research for a variety of clients across a wide range of sectors
Telecoms
Clean Energy
“This timely research is a stark reminder just how pressing this issue is for communities across Great Britain, and that some of the most vulnerable people are in some of the most remote parts of the country”
Housing
Green Growth Report: The Opportunity of an Accelerated Green Hydrogen Economy, on behalf of the Green Hydrogen Alliance
“This report highlights the immense economic and employment opportunities that former industrial areas across the UK stand to gain from accelerating our green hydrogen economy. ”
Connecting the Countryside Report on behalf of Vodafone UK
A Place to Call Home report in collaboration with Leeds Building Society
“This report interrogates 40 years of data to find out what it takes to become a first-time buyer in 2023 and forecasts what the future looks like for young people’s aspirations. ”
Meet our expert team
These challenges are only increasing in frequency and severity, impacting businesses commercial operations and reputation.
We provide strategic counsel, corporate communications and public affairs campaigns underpinned by data-driven research to help you navigate commercial uncertainty and shape your narrative in an evolving economic and political landscape.
Organisations face complex challenges, from geopolitical tensions to regulatory change, to evolving consumer attitudes.
Previous work
2023
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Housing report shows housebuilding set to collapse to levels not seen since the financial crisis.
9 November 2023
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Green Hydrogen Alliance to accelerate of the UK’s transition to a clean fuel economy.
3 July 2023
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WPI launches Regulatory Reform Group for smarter, more competitive and accountable regulations.
Apr 18, 2023
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Channel 4 privatisation reaches the end of the road. How did WPI work with PACT to achieve this?
Jan 11, 2023
2022
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How far Governments are using data within policymaking
Nov 22, 2022
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Retail Jobs Alliance shows stark north-south divide in levelling up prospects
Oct 3, 2022
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London City Airport highlights the role of business air travel in economic recovery
Jun 16, 2022
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McCarthy Stone highlights ‘downsizing dividend’
Apr 5, 2022
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Vodafone UK finds that one in five younger workers have quit their jobs due to poor parental leave support.
Jan 20, 2022
2021
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Vodafone shows that digital literacy is as important as reading and writing
Oct 12, 2021
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WPI recommends cutting business rates to boost the levelling up agenda
Oct 1, 2022
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Vodafone shows that technology could significantly cut emissions
Sep 14, 2021
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Vodafone demonstrates the benefits of 5G in Manufacturing
July 27, 2021
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Microsoft argues for importance of digital to improving health outcomes
July 8, 2021
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Pennon report on behalf of the Great South West argues for a new levelling up programme for Devon and Cornwall
Jun 9, 2021
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Vodafone identifies the challenges in returning to work
May 21, 2021
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Vodafone shows importance of cybersecurity to SMEs
Mar 9, 2021
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Vodafone identifies the challenges facing unpaid carers in the workplace
Mar 1, 2021
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WPI Strategy calls on the Chancellor to reform R&D tax credits to create £4bn of growth and 12,000 new jobs.
Feb 14, 2021
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Homes for Later Living publishes report showing the importance of retirement housing to local high streets and economies
Feb 5, 2021
2020
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New VMware report, written by WPI, shows how digital can help level up the country
Dec 9, 2020
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£150M won for the space industry
Dec 3, 2020
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Vodafone UK discusses how Smart Technology can decarbonise buildings and combat climate change
Nov 24, 2020
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Vodafone UK discusses how to create UK’s future tech titans
Nov 12, 2020
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Vodafone UK shows huge public support for new digital technology in the NHS
Nov 11, 2020
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WPI Strategy launches ‘Open for Business’ report, commissioned by Tesco, looking into the role of retail in the levelling up agenda
Oct 11, 2020
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WPI Strategy publishes paper for London City Airport on the importance of aviation to economic recovery
Oct 11, 2020
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VMware: Caring for the NHS Workforce
Aug 19. 2020
