Business is the wealth generator of the UK, and small and family businesses are the often neglected heart of the UK economy, with family businesses alone employing nearly four in ten of the UK’s workforce. We propose ways to make the UK an economy all businesses can thrive in.
The Cost of Labour: Estimating the Employment Effects of Labour’s Tax Policies
Head of Economic Research, Adam Memon, estimates the potential cost to the UK economy of Labour’s tax policy proposals, if elected in the upcoming general election.
There IS a Cost of Living Crisis
Leading economist Tim Morgan warns against any sense of complacency over Britain’s economic future despite the recent encouraging trends.
The £13.8 Billion Hole in the Scottish Budget
Leading economist Tim Morgan identifies three major risks in the event that the Scots vote “yes” to independence.
Introducing the Lifetime ISA
Michael Johnson suggests the Chancellor’s new ISAs do not go far enough to kick-start a savings culture.
Abolishing the innovation poll tax
Adam Memon calls for supply-side reforms to the patent process which will reduce the barriers to innovation.
Falling Dependency But Still Too High
The latest ONS data release on the effects of taxes and benefits on household income show that 52% of households are receiving more in benefits than they pay in taxes.
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Adam Memon calls for supply-side reforms to the patent process which will reduce the barriers to innovation.
The Road from Serfdom
Lord Saatchi, originator of proposals for a £10,000 income tax threshold, puts forward a new Policy, designed to have similar impact to ‘Right to Buy’.
Britain’s Deteriorating Energy Security and Why We Must Frack
In 2013, the UK’s total energy production fell by 6.5% from 2012 mainly due to falls in the production of oil, coal and natural gas.
Why the 11th of June Will Be a Difficult Day for the Coalition
Whilst this week’s labour market figures contained good news for employment, there are clear signs that the data to be released on the 11th June could be disappointing.
SuperEntrepreneurs – and how your country can get them
The backgrounds of 1,000 self-made men and women who have earned at least $1 billion dollars are examined by Tino and Nima Sanandaji.
Retirement Savings Incentives
Retirement saving incentives are an ineffective, and inequitable, use of Treasury funds. They have failed to catalyse a broad-based savings culture.
Productivity is Still the Key Weakness
Permanently weaker productivity is not inevitable – the Government can still take more action to boost productivity through reforms alongside refreshed competition and infrastructure policies.
A Norma Desmond Budget
Norma Desmond’s retort in Sunset Boulevard (“You used to be in silent pictures. You used to be big”. Norma Desmond: “I am big. It’s the pictures that got small”) might also apply to recent budgets..
Not Paved With Gold
The widely held assumption that high government expenditure can have a positive impact on GDP growth is challenged by Brian Sturgess.
The Tidal Wave of Regulation
Unless tougher action is taken, the overall cost of regulation to British businesses at the end of this Parliament will be higher than at the beginning.
