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.
Ed Miliband must get serious about labour market reform
If Britain’s employment success is to continue, politicians of all stripes must learn from Germany’s successful labour market reforms.
Why the Bank of England with be Wrong Again on Wages
At the beginning of the year the Bank of England expected a return to real wage growth. The Governor of the Bank of England now forecasts that wages will grow in real terms by mid-2015. Is the BoE forecast reasonable?
NICs: The End Should Be Nigh
National Insurance Fund exhaustion could occur as soon as next year warns Michael Johnson.
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.
