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A transformative £10 million gift from LSE alumnus Johannes Huth will unite world-leading research and policy engagement to shape a new economic model for the 21st century.

New LSE report examines recovery, wellbeing and dissatisfaction among self-employed.

The new Student Support Fund advances Lord Desai’s legacy of inquiry, global engagement and social impact.

Sung Jae Harry Park was selected from a pool of over 5,800 candidates.

LSE academics Professor Tony Travers and Professor Jonathan Wadsworth are recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours for their impact on public service and economics.

The new initiative offers a year-round, globally accessible model that allows more ventures to participate.

New research shows that cancer drugs granted accelerated approval by the FDA often delivered limited proven survival benefits while generating billions in Medicare spending. The findings raise concerns about the effectiveness and value of treatments given early market access.

Ethnic wealth inequality in the UK has deepened since 2012, with sharp contrasts in gains and losses across groups, reveals new LSE research.

New study finds this creates major gaps in care.

The study finds that Scotland’s child payment has significantly reduced child material deprivation and food insecurity compared with England, without discouraging parents from working.