The Policy Fix en The Policy Fix is a series of straight-talking conversations about what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. Hosted by business leader Steve Rigby, the show focuses on delivery, outcomes, and practical solutions rather than politics or point-scoring. Each episode features leaders from business, public services, charities, and policy who have actually run things - people who know how systems work in the real world. Steve goes beyond the headlines to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change for the UK to get back on track. The show cuts through noise and ideology to explore hard choices, hidden problems, and the operational realities that shape Britain’s future. Honest, grounded, and focused on action, The Policy Fix is for anyone who wants to understand how to make the country work better. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d7f75f74-c3a6-11f0-a7f2-539c5f94ac46/image/280852f2ef962b9a3c1eb5f87ba2c486.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Policy Fix episodic Steve Rigby The Policy Fix is a series of straight-talking conversations about what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. Hosted by business leader Steve Rigby, the show focuses on delivery, outcomes, and practical solutions rather than politics or point-scoring. Each episode features leaders from business, public services, charities, and policy who have actually run things - people who know how systems work in the real world. Steve goes beyond the headlines to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change for the UK to get back on track. The show cuts through noise and ideology to explore hard choices, hidden problems, and the operational realities that shape Britain’s future. Honest, grounded, and focused on action, The Policy Fix is for anyone who wants to understand how to make the country work better. The Policy Fix is a series of straight-talking conversations about what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. Hosted by business leader Steve Rigby, the show focuses on delivery, outcomes, and practical solutions rather than politics or point-scoring.


Each episode features leaders from business, public services, charities, and policy who have actually run things - people who know how systems work in the real world. Steve goes beyond the headlines to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change for the UK to get back on track.


The show cuts through noise and ideology to explore hard choices, hidden problems, and the operational realities that shape Britain’s future. Honest, grounded, and focused on action, The Policy Fix is for anyone who wants to understand how to make the country work better.

]]> Steve Rigby sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Andrew Griffith | “Why Britain’s Economy Is Falling Behind” Andrew Griffith on Getting the UK’s Mojo Back: FinTech, Regulation, AI, Growth and the ‘Vibe’ for Wealth Creators Steve Rigby interviews Conservative Shadow Business and Trade Secretary Andrew Griffith, former Sky CFO/COO and ex–City Minister, on how the UK can “get its mojo back” by backing risk-takers and wealth creators, tackling youth unemployment, and improving business-government engagement. Griffith argues the UK is overregulated across sectors, needs faster and bolder financial-market reforms akin to a “Big Bang 2.0,” and criticizes delays such as Revolut’s banking license and the failed Arm float. He outlines priorities for business—cheaper energy, lower/simpler taxes, cutting red tape and regulator size, flexible labor markets, and cultural support for entrepreneurs—while warning the Employment Rights Bill could hurt jobs, especially for young people. They discuss pension investment rules, AI as a productivity tool, defense and welfare trade-offs, non-dom policy, and tax-code complexity, ending with quickfire questions and a charity donation to Sussex Snowdrop Trust. 00:00 Fintech Heroes First 00:32 Meet Andrew Griffith 01:31 Sky Startup Lessons 02:36 Murdoch Long Term Mindset 03:52 ITV Sky And Regulators 05:45 Overregulation And Resilience 07:56 Business Experience In Government 10:33 Mission To Serve In Politics 13:31 Fixing UK Fintech And Listings 17:10 Mansion House And Pensions 20:25 Opposition Plans For Day One 21:53 Employment Rights Bill Fears 24:47 Low Pay Commission Accountability 26:28 Wages and Competitiveness 26:45 AI as Productivity Engine 27:37 Disrupt Yourself Mindset 28:50 AI and Immigration Tradeoffs 30:00 Five Point Growth Plan 31:47 Non Dom Debate 34:53 Simplifying the Tax Code 37:55 Defense Spending Reality Check 41:18 Welfare Reform Hard Choices 45:08 Politics and Trust 46:40 Restarting UK Growth 50:07 Charity and Policy Fix 52:39 Quick Fire Wrap Up 54:22 Final Thanks and Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Steve Rigby Andrew Griffith on Getting the UK’s Mojo Back: FinTech, Regulation, AI, Growth and the ‘Vibe’ for Wealth Creators Steve Rigby interviews Conservative Shadow Business and Trade Secretary Andrew Griffith, former Sky CFO/COO and ex–City Minister, on how the UK can “get its mojo back” by backing risk-takers and wealth creators, tackling youth unemployment, and improving business-government engagement. Griffith argues the UK is overregulated across sectors, needs faster and bolder financial-market reforms akin to a “Big Bang 2.0,” and criticizes delays such as Revolut’s banking license and the failed Arm float. He outlines priorities for business—cheaper energy, lower/simpler taxes, cutting red tape and regulator size, flexible labor markets, and cultural support for entrepreneurs—while warning the Employment Rights Bill could hurt jobs, especially for young people. They discuss pension investment rules, AI as a productivity tool, defense and welfare trade-offs, non-dom policy, and tax-code complexity, ending with quickfire questions and a charity donation to Sussex Snowdrop Trust. 00:00 Fintech Heroes First 00:32 Meet Andrew Griffith 01:31 Sky Startup Lessons 02:36 Murdoch Long Term Mindset 03:52 ITV Sky And Regulators 05:45 Overregulation And Resilience 07:56 Business Experience In Government 10:33 Mission To Serve In Politics 13:31 Fixing UK Fintech And Listings 17:10 Mansion House And Pensions 20:25 Opposition Plans For Day One 21:53 Employment Rights Bill Fears 24:47 Low Pay Commission Accountability 26:28 Wages and Competitiveness 26:45 AI as Productivity Engine 27:37 Disrupt Yourself Mindset 28:50 AI and Immigration Tradeoffs 30:00 Five Point Growth Plan 31:47 Non Dom Debate 34:53 Simplifying the Tax Code 37:55 Defense Spending Reality Check 41:18 Welfare Reform Hard Choices 45:08 Politics and Trust 46:40 Restarting UK Growth 50:07 Charity and Policy Fix 52:39 Quick Fire Wrap Up 54:22 Final Thanks and Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Andrew Griffith on Getting the UK’s Mojo Back: FinTech, Regulation, AI, Growth and the ‘Vibe’ for Wealth Creators

Steve Rigby interviews Conservative Shadow Business and Trade Secretary Andrew Griffith, former Sky CFO/COO and ex–City Minister, on how the UK can “get its mojo back” by backing risk-takers and wealth creators, tackling youth unemployment, and improving business-government engagement. Griffith argues the UK is overregulated across sectors, needs faster and bolder financial-market reforms akin to a “Big Bang 2.0,” and criticizes delays such as Revolut’s banking license and the failed Arm float. He outlines priorities for business—cheaper energy, lower/simpler taxes, cutting red tape and regulator size, flexible labor markets, and cultural support for entrepreneurs—while warning the Employment Rights Bill could hurt jobs, especially for young people. They discuss pension investment rules, AI as a productivity tool, defense and welfare trade-offs, non-dom policy, and tax-code complexity, ending with quickfire questions and a charity donation to Sussex Snowdrop Trust.

00:00 Fintech Heroes First

00:32 Meet Andrew Griffith

01:31 Sky Startup Lessons

02:36 Murdoch Long Term Mindset

03:52 ITV Sky And Regulators

05:45 Overregulation And Resilience

07:56 Business Experience In Government

10:33 Mission To Serve In Politics

13:31 Fixing UK Fintech And Listings

17:10 Mansion House And Pensions

20:25 Opposition Plans For Day One

21:53 Employment Rights Bill Fears

24:47 Low Pay Commission Accountability

26:28 Wages and Competitiveness

26:45 AI as Productivity Engine

27:37 Disrupt Yourself Mindset

28:50 AI and Immigration Tradeoffs

30:00 Five Point Growth Plan

31:47 Non Dom Debate

34:53 Simplifying the Tax Code

37:55 Defense Spending Reality Check

41:18 Welfare Reform Hard Choices

45:08 Politics and Trust

46:40 Restarting UK Growth

50:07 Charity and Policy Fix

52:39 Quick Fire Wrap Up

54:22 Final Thanks and Outro


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]]> 3252 Nadhim Zahawi: Joining Reform, Boris Johnson, and Fixing Britain’s Economy Former Chancellor and YouGov co-founder Nadhim Zahawi joins Steve Rigby on The Policy Fix for a candid conversation on business, politics, and Britain’s economic future. Zahawi reflects on leading the UK’s COVID vaccine rollout, revealing how rapid decision-making, military logistics, and direct access to Boris Johnson enabled Britain to move faster than Europe. He shares lessons from building national infrastructure at speed — and why urgency in government has since disappeared. They also explore why the UK is losing competitiveness, from AstraZeneca investing abroad to rising energy costs, regulatory pressure, and the risks facing Britain’s industrial base. Zahawi explains how he built YouGov from scratch after the dot-com crash, how a pivotal Freeserve partnership changed everything, and why AI will completely transform research, education, and business. The conversation turns to Zahawi’s decision to join Reform, his assessment of Nigel Farage’s leadership, and whether the party can become a serious governing force. He discusses immigration, welfare reform, AI policy, and what Britain must do to restore growth and attract global talent. A rare insider view from someone who has built companies, run major government departments, and helped lead Britain through one of its biggest crises. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Fix 01:01 Zahawi’s journey through business and government 02:14 Inside Britain’s COVID vaccine rollout 06:42 How Brexit gave the UK a vaccine advantage 07:28 Why AstraZeneca and pharma are investing abroad 10:26 Founding YouGov and spotting the internet opportunity 14:03 The pivot that saved YouGov after the dot-com crash 16:37 The breakthrough that proved YouGov worked 18:44 How AI will transform market research 20:07 Why government lacks business experience 26:05 Migration, urgency, and government decision-making 28:46 Energy costs and Britain’s industrial strategy problem 33:00 Welfare, work incentives, and economic decline 36:57 AI regulation and avoiding Europe’s mistakes 39:32 Why Alphabet and DeepMind are so powerful 40:13 Britain’s biggest startup funding weakness 41:05 How AI tutors could reshape education 43:27 Universities, talent, and keeping innovation in the UK 44:34 Why Zahawi joined Reform 48:09 Nigel Farage, leadership, and preparing for power 56:06 Building a serious political movement 01:05:57 Defections, politics, and Britain’s direction 01:10:54 Charity selection: Adam Smith Institute 01:12:52 The Policy Fix: Abolishing inheritance tax 01:15:42 Funding tax reform 01:16:49 Final thoughts About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:22:00 -0000 full Steve Rigby Former Chancellor and YouGov co-founder Nadhim Zahawi joins Steve Rigby on The Policy Fix for a candid conversation on business, politics, and Britain’s economic future. Zahawi reflects on leading the UK’s COVID vaccine rollout, revealing how rapid decision-making, military logistics, and direct access to Boris Johnson enabled Britain to move faster than Europe. He shares lessons from building national infrastructure at speed — and why urgency in government has since disappeared. They also explore why the UK is losing competitiveness, from AstraZeneca investing abroad to rising energy costs, regulatory pressure, and the risks facing Britain’s industrial base. Zahawi explains how he built YouGov from scratch after the dot-com crash, how a pivotal Freeserve partnership changed everything, and why AI will completely transform research, education, and business. The conversation turns to Zahawi’s decision to join Reform, his assessment of Nigel Farage’s leadership, and whether the party can become a serious governing force. He discusses immigration, welfare reform, AI policy, and what Britain must do to restore growth and attract global talent. A rare insider view from someone who has built companies, run major government departments, and helped lead Britain through one of its biggest crises. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Fix 01:01 Zahawi’s journey through business and government 02:14 Inside Britain’s COVID vaccine rollout 06:42 How Brexit gave the UK a vaccine advantage 07:28 Why AstraZeneca and pharma are investing abroad 10:26 Founding YouGov and spotting the internet opportunity 14:03 The pivot that saved YouGov after the dot-com crash 16:37 The breakthrough that proved YouGov worked 18:44 How AI will transform market research 20:07 Why government lacks business experience 26:05 Migration, urgency, and government decision-making 28:46 Energy costs and Britain’s industrial strategy problem 33:00 Welfare, work incentives, and economic decline 36:57 AI regulation and avoiding Europe’s mistakes 39:32 Why Alphabet and DeepMind are so powerful 40:13 Britain’s biggest startup funding weakness 41:05 How AI tutors could reshape education 43:27 Universities, talent, and keeping innovation in the UK 44:34 Why Zahawi joined Reform 48:09 Nigel Farage, leadership, and preparing for power 56:06 Building a serious political movement 01:05:57 Defections, politics, and Britain’s direction 01:10:54 Charity selection: Adam Smith Institute 01:12:52 The Policy Fix: Abolishing inheritance tax 01:15:42 Funding tax reform 01:16:49 Final thoughts About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Former Chancellor and YouGov co-founder Nadhim Zahawi joins Steve Rigby on The Policy Fix for a candid conversation on business, politics, and Britain’s economic future.


Zahawi reflects on leading the UK’s COVID vaccine rollout, revealing how rapid decision-making, military logistics, and direct access to Boris Johnson enabled Britain to move faster than Europe. He shares lessons from building national infrastructure at speed — and why urgency in government has since disappeared.


They also explore why the UK is losing competitiveness, from AstraZeneca investing abroad to rising energy costs, regulatory pressure, and the risks facing Britain’s industrial base. Zahawi explains how he built YouGov from scratch after the dot-com crash, how a pivotal Freeserve partnership changed everything, and why AI will completely transform research, education, and business.


The conversation turns to Zahawi’s decision to join Reform, his assessment of Nigel Farage’s leadership, and whether the party can become a serious governing force. He discusses immigration, welfare reform, AI policy, and what Britain must do to restore growth and attract global talent.


A rare insider view from someone who has built companies, run major government departments, and helped lead Britain through one of its biggest crises.


Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to The Policy Fix

01:01 Zahawi’s journey through business and government

02:14 Inside Britain’s COVID vaccine rollout

06:42 How Brexit gave the UK a vaccine advantage

07:28 Why AstraZeneca and pharma are investing abroad

10:26 Founding YouGov and spotting the internet opportunity

14:03 The pivot that saved YouGov after the dot-com crash

16:37 The breakthrough that proved YouGov worked

18:44 How AI will transform market research

20:07 Why government lacks business experience

26:05 Migration, urgency, and government decision-making

28:46 Energy costs and Britain’s industrial strategy problem

33:00 Welfare, work incentives, and economic decline

36:57 AI regulation and avoiding Europe’s mistakes

39:32 Why Alphabet and DeepMind are so powerful

40:13 Britain’s biggest startup funding weakness

41:05 How AI tutors could reshape education

43:27 Universities, talent, and keeping innovation in the UK

44:34 Why Zahawi joined Reform

48:09 Nigel Farage, leadership, and preparing for power

56:06 Building a serious political movement

01:05:57 Defections, politics, and Britain’s direction

01:10:54 Charity selection: Adam Smith Institute

01:12:52 The Policy Fix: Abolishing inheritance tax

01:15:42 Funding tax reform

01:16:49 Final thoughts


About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done.

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]]> 4615 Clare Barclay: Inside Microsoft’s $3.6 Trillion AI Machine Dame Claire Barclay - one of the most influential leaders in global tech - joins The Policy Fix. In this episode, Steve Rigby speaks with the President of Microsoft for Enterprise & Infrastructure in EMEA and Chair of the UK’s Industrial Strategy Advisory Council about whether Britain is moving fast enough in the age of AI. Claire offers an insider view on Microsoft’s AI strategy, the rise of autonomous “AI agents,” and why even the world’s biggest tech companies must keep reinventing themselves. They also examine the UK’s new Industrial Strategy - what’s working, what’s risky, and whether it can actually lift productivity outside London. Along the way, Claire explains why skills, energy, and planning are now as critical to growth as innovation itself. A clear-eyed conversation about technology, power, and Britain’s future. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to The Policy Fix 00:45 Claire Barclay’s dual roles 01:13 Inside Microsoft’s evolution 03:55 Why AI feels like a “long game” 04:49 How AI will reshape business 10:04 Government and the AI opportunity 15:11 Skills for the AI era 18:08 What is the Industrial Strategy Council? 20:26 How government works with business 22:54 Regions, mayors and delivery 24:22 Where tech fits in industrial strategy 25:16 Britain’s productivity problem 27:55 The future of the UK tech sector 31:01 Advice for young people today 33:47 Choosing a charity: Crisis 38:52 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Steve Rigby Dame Claire Barclay - one of the most influential leaders in global tech - joins The Policy Fix. In this episode, Steve Rigby speaks with the President of Microsoft for Enterprise & Infrastructure in EMEA and Chair of the UK’s Industrial Strategy Advisory Council about whether Britain is moving fast enough in the age of AI. Claire offers an insider view on Microsoft’s AI strategy, the rise of autonomous “AI agents,” and why even the world’s biggest tech companies must keep reinventing themselves. They also examine the UK’s new Industrial Strategy - what’s working, what’s risky, and whether it can actually lift productivity outside London. Along the way, Claire explains why skills, energy, and planning are now as critical to growth as innovation itself. A clear-eyed conversation about technology, power, and Britain’s future. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to The Policy Fix 00:45 Claire Barclay’s dual roles 01:13 Inside Microsoft’s evolution 03:55 Why AI feels like a “long game” 04:49 How AI will reshape business 10:04 Government and the AI opportunity 15:11 Skills for the AI era 18:08 What is the Industrial Strategy Council? 20:26 How government works with business 22:54 Regions, mayors and delivery 24:22 Where tech fits in industrial strategy 25:16 Britain’s productivity problem 27:55 The future of the UK tech sector 31:01 Advice for young people today 33:47 Choosing a charity: Crisis 38:52 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Dame Claire Barclay - one of the most influential leaders in global tech - joins The Policy Fix.

In this episode, Steve Rigby speaks with the President of Microsoft for Enterprise & Infrastructure in EMEA and Chair of the UK’s Industrial Strategy Advisory Council about whether Britain is moving fast enough in the age of AI.

Claire offers an insider view on Microsoft’s AI strategy, the rise of autonomous “AI agents,” and why even the world’s biggest tech companies must keep reinventing themselves.

They also examine the UK’s new Industrial Strategy - what’s working, what’s risky, and whether it can actually lift productivity outside London. Along the way, Claire explains why skills, energy, and planning are now as critical to growth as innovation itself.

A clear-eyed conversation about technology, power, and Britain’s future.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to The Policy Fix

00:45 Claire Barclay’s dual roles

01:13 Inside Microsoft’s evolution

03:55 Why AI feels like a “long game”

04:49 How AI will reshape business

10:04 Government and the AI opportunity

15:11 Skills for the AI era

18:08 What is the Industrial Strategy Council?

20:26 How government works with business

22:54 Regions, mayors and delivery

24:22 Where tech fits in industrial strategy

25:16 Britain’s productivity problem

27:55 The future of the UK tech sector

31:01 Advice for young people today

33:47 Choosing a charity: Crisis

38:52 Final thoughts

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]]> 2347 Andy Cook: The School Attendance Crisis No One Wants to Face Addressing the Crisis of School Absenteeism and Social Issues with Andy Cook In this episode of The Policy Fix, host Steve Rigby sits down with Andy Cook, CEO of the Centre for Social Justice, to discuss critical issues facing the UK today. They delve into the crisis of school absenteeism, the role of philanthropy in driving social change, and the importance of tailored local interventions. Andy shares insights from his extensive experience in the charity sector and outlines key policies that could make a significant impact on disadvantaged communities. The discussion also touches on the declining value of traditional education pathways and the potential of enriched, sport-focused educational models. 00:00 Introduction: The Crisis of Attendance 00:26 Welcome to The Policy Fix 00:31 Meet Andy Cook: Champion for Social Justice 01:30 The Center for Social Justice: Mission and Impact 01:53 Personal Journey: From Charity Founder to Award Winner 02:38 Celebrating Unsung Heroes: The CSJ Awards 04:38 Navigating Politics: Cross-Party Collaboration 07:01 Innovative Approaches to Social Issues 09:48 Place-Based Philanthropy: A New Hope 15:30 The Role of Education in Social Mobility 16:46 Addressing Absenteeism: A Growing Concern 22:31 Setting a Bigger Agenda 22:43 The Social Compact at Risk 23:06 Parental Responsibility and Education 24:25 Leadership in Education 26:57 Philanthropy and Innovation 28:19 Youth Centers and Public-Private Partnerships 30:33 Community-Driven Interventions 33:35 Challenges Facing Boys in Education 40:38 Future Policies and Recommendations About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Steve Rigby Addressing the Crisis of School Absenteeism and Social Issues with Andy Cook In this episode of The Policy Fix, host Steve Rigby sits down with Andy Cook, CEO of the Centre for Social Justice, to discuss critical issues facing the UK today. They delve into the crisis of school absenteeism, the role of philanthropy in driving social change, and the importance of tailored local interventions. Andy shares insights from his extensive experience in the charity sector and outlines key policies that could make a significant impact on disadvantaged communities. The discussion also touches on the declining value of traditional education pathways and the potential of enriched, sport-focused educational models. 00:00 Introduction: The Crisis of Attendance 00:26 Welcome to The Policy Fix 00:31 Meet Andy Cook: Champion for Social Justice 01:30 The Center for Social Justice: Mission and Impact 01:53 Personal Journey: From Charity Founder to Award Winner 02:38 Celebrating Unsung Heroes: The CSJ Awards 04:38 Navigating Politics: Cross-Party Collaboration 07:01 Innovative Approaches to Social Issues 09:48 Place-Based Philanthropy: A New Hope 15:30 The Role of Education in Social Mobility 16:46 Addressing Absenteeism: A Growing Concern 22:31 Setting a Bigger Agenda 22:43 The Social Compact at Risk 23:06 Parental Responsibility and Education 24:25 Leadership in Education 26:57 Philanthropy and Innovation 28:19 Youth Centers and Public-Private Partnerships 30:33 Community-Driven Interventions 33:35 Challenges Facing Boys in Education 40:38 Future Policies and Recommendations About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Addressing the Crisis of School Absenteeism and Social Issues with Andy Cook

In this episode of The Policy Fix, host Steve Rigby sits down with Andy Cook, CEO of the Centre for Social Justice, to discuss critical issues facing the UK today. They delve into the crisis of school absenteeism, the role of philanthropy in driving social change, and the importance of tailored local interventions. Andy shares insights from his extensive experience in the charity sector and outlines key policies that could make a significant impact on disadvantaged communities. The discussion also touches on the declining value of traditional education pathways and the potential of enriched, sport-focused educational models.

00:00 Introduction: The Crisis of Attendance

00:26 Welcome to The Policy Fix

00:31 Meet Andy Cook: Champion for Social Justice

01:30 The Center for Social Justice: Mission and Impact

01:53 Personal Journey: From Charity Founder to Award Winner

02:38 Celebrating Unsung Heroes: The CSJ Awards

04:38 Navigating Politics: Cross-Party Collaboration

07:01 Innovative Approaches to Social Issues

09:48 Place-Based Philanthropy: A New Hope

15:30 The Role of Education in Social Mobility

16:46 Addressing Absenteeism: A Growing Concern

22:31 Setting a Bigger Agenda

22:43 The Social Compact at Risk

23:06 Parental Responsibility and Education

24:25 Leadership in Education

26:57 Philanthropy and Innovation

28:19 Youth Centers and Public-Private Partnerships

30:33 Community-Driven Interventions

33:35 Challenges Facing Boys in Education

40:38 Future Policies and Recommendations
About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done.

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]]> 2578 Rupert Soames: How to Fix Britain’s Broken Systems Rupert Soames: How to Fix Britain’s Broken Systems | The Policy Fix with Steve Rigby Britain is facing some of the biggest structural challenges in a generation - from weak growth and rising debt to failing public services and declining business confidence. In this episode, Steve Rigby sits down with Rupert Soames, Chair of the CBI and one of the UK’s most respected turnaround leaders, to discuss what it will actually take to fix the system. Rupert shares candid insights from: - Saving the CBI during its crisis - Running some of the UK's toughest public service contracts - Working with government at the highest levels - Why fiscal rules matter more than politicians admit - What Britain needs to get right in the next decade This is a grounded, practical conversation about delivery, responsibility, leadership - and the real choices Britain faces. About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:05:00 -0000 full Steve Rigby Rupert Soames: How to Fix Britain’s Broken Systems | The Policy Fix with Steve Rigby Britain is facing some of the biggest structural challenges in a generation - from weak growth and rising debt to failing public services and declining business confidence. In this episode, Steve Rigby sits down with Rupert Soames, Chair of the CBI and one of the UK’s most respected turnaround leaders, to discuss what it will actually take to fix the system. Rupert shares candid insights from: - Saving the CBI during its crisis - Running some of the UK's toughest public service contracts - Working with government at the highest levels - Why fiscal rules matter more than politicians admit - What Britain needs to get right in the next decade This is a grounded, practical conversation about delivery, responsibility, leadership - and the real choices Britain faces. About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Rupert Soames: How to Fix Britain’s Broken Systems | The Policy Fix with Steve Rigby Britain is facing some of the biggest structural challenges in a generation - from weak growth and rising debt to failing public services and declining business confidence. In this episode, Steve Rigby sits down with Rupert Soames, Chair of the CBI and one of the UK’s most respected turnaround leaders, to discuss what it will actually take to fix the system. Rupert shares candid insights from: - Saving the CBI during its crisis - Running some of the UK's toughest public service contracts - Working with government at the highest levels - Why fiscal rules matter more than politicians admit - What Britain needs to get right in the next decade This is a grounded, practical conversation about delivery, responsibility, leadership - and the real choices Britain faces. About The Policy Fix Hosted by Steve Rigby, The Policy Fix explores what’s broken in Britain - and how to fix it. No politics. No spin. Just honest conversations with people who get things done.

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]]> 3146 Trailer | The Policy Fix with Steve Rigby No spin. No drama. Just real solutions. Steve Rigby talks to people who’ve actually run things - and know what needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:14:00 -0000 trailer Steve Rigby No spin. No drama. Just real solutions. Steve Rigby talks to people who’ve actually run things - and know what needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices No spin. No drama. Just real solutions. Steve Rigby talks to people who’ve actually run things - and know what needs to change.

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