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Patently Absurd
Despite world-class universities and a strong science base, Britain produces fewer patents per person than most major economies. More concerning still, innovation in Britain is declining at the same time as it is accelerating in other global markets.
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Wealthy Graduates: The Winners from Corbyn’s Tuition Fees Plan
The election has brought into focus the issue of inter-generational fairness and Labour’s solution is abolishing tuition fees. Daniel Mahoney argues that is regressive and benefits wealthy graduates most.
Reinforcing Automatic Enrolment
The early response to automatic enrolment has been positive but the government can still do more to encourage saving, especially for the young and the self-employed.
Abandoning austerity is no solution
Recent calls to lift the public sector pay cap have been gaining traction but Mahoney and Knox argue this mustn’t be funded through higher taxes or further borrowing.
Offering the Young a Good Deal
The General Election showed a huge inter-generational divide with Corbyn’s Labour being more popular than the Conservatives up to age 49. How should the Conservatives respond?
The Existential Challenges Looming for the EU
If taken at face value, the European Commission appears confident in its Brexit negotiating position. Yet the EU faces numerous existential challenges. Economic: An Italian sovereign default has increased in likelihood over the past year and the IMF still refuses to contribute to Greece’s bailout until debt relief is agreed. Unemployment: It is highly questionable as to whether… View Article
CPS response to Labour’s key revenue raisers
CPS responses to the three centrepiece “revenue raisers” from the Labour manifesto
A Pensions and Savings Manifesto
Michael Johnson outlines some reforms to pensions and savings that political parties should consider while writing their General Election manifestos.
Why Corporation Tax Cuts Work
Corporation tax cuts have had a positive impact but Labour have threatened to reverse them
How to Overcome Selection by House Price
Grammar schools offer a chance to escape selection by house price.
Auto-Protection
The 2015 liberalisation of pensions was welcome but the risk management is needed.Michael Johnson proposes “auto-protection” at private pension age.
Fiscal Prudence Triumphs over Political Gimmicks
The Chancellor made the right decision not to splash the cash at the Spring Budget
Helping JAMs without breaking the bank
Proposals to help ordinary working families that won’t break the bank for the Chancellor
Manufacturing: How to Fuel the Fire
The UK manufacturing sector needs a supply side revolution if it is to continue to occupy a competitive position on the world stage. There is a continuing need for UK manufacturing, particularly in boosting productivity and exports.
NHS needs a Royal Commission to deliver health system fit for the 21st century
Lord Saatchi presses for a Royal Commission into the future of the NHS
Beware of BT Mobile Domination
The growing dominance of BT in the spectrum market is leading to higher prices for customers. Ofcom needs to prioritise action.
Housing: The Moment of Maximum Opportunity
CPS report sets out recommendations to meet the UK’s urgent housing need.
