New insights from the next generation of policy thinkers
As part of our ongoing collaboration with Queen Mary University of London and the Mile End Institute, Dods Political Intelligence is proud to champion emerging talent in public affairs and policy research.
We’re pleased to showcase two new reports authored by our interns, delivering fresh analysis of the key issues shaping the UK’s financial and policy landscape. Together, they explore emerging risks and structural challenges, providing thoughtful, policy-relevant insight for stakeholders.
Is England adequately preparing 16–18-year-olds for the financial risks of social media?
By Iman Dini, Dods Political Intelligence Intern, this report examines how social media is reshaping the financial risk environment for young people and whether post-16 education is keeping pace. It highlights growing exposure to online financial harm — from misleading promotions to fraud — and sets out practical recommendations to strengthen financial resilience among 16–18-year-olds.
Download the report to read the full analysis.
SME Finance and Capital Reform: Balancing Growth, Competition and Stability
By Vladyslava Riabovolova, Dods Political Intelligence Intern, this report explores how changes to the UK’s capital framework are shaping access to finance for SMEs. It analyses the role of challenger banks, persistent funding gaps, and the implications of recent regulatory reforms for growth and competition.
Access the full analysis by downloading the report.