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Who Wins Under Labour?
‘Who Wins Under Labour?’ shows how fiscal drag – where frozen tax thresholds pull more workers into higher tax bands as wages rise – will quietly erode living standards for millions of middle earners over the coming years.
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Harnessing Entrepreneurship to secure Britain’s Borders
Despite significant progress under this government in retrieving the legacy of the failed IT projects it inherited, Britain still cannot be confident in the systems that currently secure its borders.
The 2016 Budget: Pensions
Leading analyst Michael Johnson summarises four potential scenarios for much needed pensions reform ahead of the March Budget.
Break BT’s Monopoly on Broadband Infrastructure
UK broadband infrastructure is falling behind international competitors. BT’s monopoly should be referred to the Competition & Markets Authority.
The Price of Law
At £1000 per hour, the rates charged by top London corporate law firms are now so high they risk restricting access to justice.
99p petrol will not last forever
The current low price of oil is unsustainable for oil producing nations. The government must act now to ensure shale gas can fill the UK energy gap.
The Abolition of Deposit Insurance
Andreas Wesemann argues that the government must stop insuring bank deposits � a practice that has only resulted in an increase in the probability and severity of banking crises.
The Last Act of the Greek Tragedy?
The Greek Pensions system is close to collapse: there are just 138 people in employment for 100 Greek pensioners – compared with 275 in the UK.
Reform failing Local Government Pensions Scheme NOW
The failing LGPS (2014) must be overhauled and replaced with a new sustainable, defined contribution scheme: LGPS (2018).
The Local Government Pension Scheme: Crisis Awaits
Chronically mismanaged, the LGPS ultimately risks running out of cash to meet pensions in payment.
A month of political fudge and indecision
Over the last month the electoral interests of public figures have led to dither and delay on vital policy issues.
A Marginal Autumn Statement
The Autumn Statement rightly emphasised house-building. however the Chancellor set aside deficit reduction in favour of extra spending and a renewed commitment to ring-fencing.
What’s behind the Housing Crisis?
125,000 homes were completed in England for 2014-15, but 320,000 homes are needed annually to relieve housing strains.
The Great Green Hangover
The Government must act now to cut bills and avoid an energy crisis next year.
No Time for Complacency on UK Economy
There has been success in the UK in reducing unemployment and public sector share of economy since 2010. But the country’s record current account deficit of 5.1% of GDP poses threat to its continuedeconomic recovery.
Portugal’s Demographic Crisis
As Portugal recovers from recession it must overcome a second looming crisis: rapid depopulation.
Tax credit reform should focus on one issue: the marginal rate
The Chancellor should remove the huge barrier to the low paid being rewarded for taking on more work.
