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Taking Back Control
A new report from Robert Jenrick MP, Neil O’Brien MP, and CPS Research Director Karl Williams argues that the scale and composition of recent migration have failed to deliver the significant economic and fiscal benefits its advocates promised, while putting enormous pressure on housing, public services and infrastructure.
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The State Pension: No Longer Fit for Purpose
The State Pension is facing fiscal calamity. Total spending on it has increased by 25% since 2010-11. Michael Johnson urges the Government to take action.
Labour’s £17,500 bill for families
Labour’s plans on infrastructure, welfare, employment legislation, tuition fees and shale gas could cost every household nearly £17,500 in just one parliamentary term.
Complexity, Uncertainty and Cost
New proposals to address tax avoidance by multi-national corporations could, unintentionally, delay or cancel much-needed UK infrastructure and real estate development.
Are We Heading for Blackout Britain?
Earlier this month a ‘perfect storm’ of circumstances caused electricity prices to rise to record highs with National Grid close issuing an emergency ‘Notice of Insufficient Margin’ to call on extra power.
An ISA-centric framework beckons
The recent publication of the Savings (Government Contributions) Bill confirmed that the Government intends to press ahead with the Lifetime ISA, to be launched in April 2017. This is welcomed.
The City Boys are Here to Stay
The UK’s strengths will mean that London continues to be Europe’s leading financial services centre.
A licence to kill? Funding the BBC
On 1 September the BBC TV licence fee will be extended to the iPlayer. The licence fee is however bad for the BBC and bad for customers and it should be abolished.
The Independence Revolution must go on
The Government’s record in reducing dependency on the State is strong, but there is plenty more to do..
Apocalypse Soon? The Danger of Further Loosening Monetary Policy
The UK’s softening fiscal stance opens up the very real risk of a further loosening of monetary policy, whereby inflation is used as a way of dealing with the Government’s debts.
Scotland: Could it become Greece without the sun?
Scottish independence would entail significant economic risk. Scotland’s budget deficit is currently over three times higher than the UK average as a % of GDP.
The Pensions Dashboard
Fully functioning, the pensions dashboard could become the ultimate disruptor of incumbent industry providers, but merely providing information will not embed the dashboard into the consciousness of the general public.
Remain or Leave? Weighing the Risks
Opportunities and risks come with both staying and leaving the EU. Politicians have handed the electorate a tough job. Read Andrew Tyrie’s well thought-out reasoning behind his decision to vote Remain in the June 23rd referendum.
The Great Overtake
The OECD forecasts that the UK’s GDP is expected to surpass Germany in the mid 2030s.
No End to the Greek Tragedy
Greece’s latest round of fiscal consolidation will hamper economic growth. Unless a package of targeted reforms that is aimed at improving competitiveness comes forward, the Greek economy will be destroyed.
