Publications

The Benefits and Costs of International Higher Education Students to the UK Economy

Client:	Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International Pathways
Published:	July, 2026

In light of recent changes to the Government’s immigration policy, including restrictions on bringing dependants from January 2024 and the planned reduction in the length of the Graduate visa from January 2027, London Economics was commissioned by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), and Kaplan International Pathways to update our previous analysis of the benefits […]

Economic Impact of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Client:	UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Published:	July, 2026

London Economics was commissioned by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) to assess the economic impact of its activities across the UK. The analysis found that UKCEH generates substantial economic and social value through its environmental research, monitoring networks, data resources and skills development activities. The assessment examines the contribution generated by UKCEH’s […]

New Met Office Data Investment Reinforces £56 Billion Economic Impact Identified by London Economics

Client:	Met Office
Published:	July, 2026

The UK Met Office has announced a new partnership with Synoptic Data to strengthen access to weather and environmental observation data, supporting the delivery of more accurate forecasts and climate services (here). The announcement highlights the importance of continued investment in the UK’s national meteorological capability. This is reinforced by London Economics’ recent independent evaluation […]

What’s Going on in the World of Higher Education Fees and Funding?

Client:	MillionPlus
Published:	June, 2026

This presentation by London Economics to MillionPlus summarises the significant divergence in higher education funding policies across the UK’s four Home Nations. The systems vary substantially in terms of who bears the cost, the resources available to institutions, the support offered to students, and the repayments made by graduates.   In England, high tuition fees […]

The Government’s Contribution to Higher Education Teaching Funding in England

Client:	Universities UK
Published:	May, 2026

To provide evidence to the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry into student loan repayment terms, we were asked by Universities UK assess the Exchequer and graduate contribution to total teaching funding per student per year in England. We assess these contributions for both the 2025-26 student cohort (under the current Plan 5 loan repayment terms) and […]

2025 Childcare Provider’s Finance Report

Client:	Department for Education
Published:	May, 2026

London Economics were commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) to investigate the state of childcare providers’ finances and the cost of childcare to parents, using information from the 2025 Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers (in partnership with IFF Research). To assess how recent expansions in government funding for childcare entitlements have affected […]

Understanding Plan 2 Student Loan Repayment Terms

Client:	National Union of Students & the Higher Education Policy Institute
Published:	April, 2026

To support the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry into student loan repayment terms, we were commissioned by the National Union of Students and the Higher Education Policy Institute to model the resource flows and cost implications associated with Plan 2 student loan repayment terms. The work focusses on the last cohort to be subject to Plan […]

The Economic Impact of a Loss of Satellite Communications

Client:	European Space Agency (ESA)
Published:	April, 2026

Satellite communications (satcom) is a critical yet often invisible enabler of modern life. They support governments, businesses, and individuals, particularly in areas where terrestrial networks are limited or unavailable. A sudden loss of satcom would lead to widespread disruption across essential services, including air travel, maritime logistics and emergency response. The economic impact of such […]

The New Economics of GEO: What Happens when Orbital Slots Are No Longer Scarce?

Client:	N/A
Published:	March, 2026

Geostationary satellites have long been the backbone of the satellite communications industry, but structural changes in technology and demand are challenging this model. As LEO constellations achieve dominance and traditional GEO revenue streams decline, the geostationary arc may gradually shift from scarcity to unprecedented abundance. Farooq Sabri explores how this emerging surplus of orbital slots could reshape the economics of GEO and create new opportunities for both operators and new entrants.

The Scientific and Economic Impacts of ARCHER2, the UK’s National Supercomputer

Client:	UK Research and Innovation
Published:	March, 2026

London Economics was commissioned by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to provide an independent economic evaluation of the benefits of ARCHER2, the UK’s national supercomputer, over its operational lifetime. The study found that the economic impact of ARCHER2, hosted by EPCC at the University, has enabled more than £4.2bn in benefits to the UK economy […]