Search Results for: Reem Ibrahim

This year’s International Women’s Day theme was #InspireInclusion, one of those clichéd phrases which do little other than signal adherence … Continue reading

Is intergenerational inequality holding back Britain?

12 October 2023

Society and Culture

Is intergenerational inequality holding back Britain?

Reem Ibrahim

12 October 2023

On 2nd October, the IEA organised a panel entitled “Is Intergenerational Inequality Holding Back Britain?”, as part of the ThinkTent … Continue reading

Smoke gets in your eyes

3 July 2025

Lifestyle Economics

Smoke gets in your eyes

Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC

3 July 2025

This blog post was first published on IEA Insider. Subscribe at insider.iea.org.uk In this post: A message from Dr Christopher Snowdon … Continue reading

“Right-wing on economics, left-wing on social issues”: on the breakdown of a political heuristic

31 August 2024

Markets and Morality

“Right-wing on economics, left-wing on social issues”: on the breakdown of a political heuristic

Kristian Niemietz

31 August 2024

It is still early days for the Starmer Government, and at this stage, we can only really judge it on … Continue reading

Reem Ibrahim awarded Linda Whetstone Scholarship

4 July 2023

Reem Ibrahim awarded Linda Whetstone Scholarship

4 July 2023

The IEA is delighted to announce that IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has been awarded the Linda Whetstone Scholarship. In honour of Linda’s extraordinary work promoting … Continue reading

Pension Pledge Will Squeeze Young People

29 May 2024

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Pension Pledge Will Squeeze Young People

29 May 2024

Reem Ibrahim writes for CapX

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has written for CapX discussing proposals for a ‘Quadruple Lock’ on pensions. Reem wrote: “The … Continue reading

Tobacco and Vape Crackdowns Will Turbocharge the Black Market

23 April 2024

Lifestyle Economics

Tobacco and Vape Crackdowns Will Turbocharge the Black Market

23 April 2024

Reem Ibrahim writes for The Mail & CapX

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has written for The Daily Mail criticising proposals for a generational ban on tobacco and … Continue reading

The UK’s political economy is rigged against the young

11 October 2023

Housing and Planning

The UK’s political economy is rigged against the young

11 October 2023

Reem Ibrahim writes for CapX

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has written in CapX discussing how the UK’s planning and welfare policies have caused lopsided … Continue reading

Disposable vape ban could cost lives, says new IEA paper

29 September 2023

Lifestyle Economics

Disposable vape ban could cost lives, says new IEA paper

29 September 2023

Vaping has helped millions of people quit smoking, a ban on disposable e-cigarettes would take away that safer choice. 35 … Continue reading

Pubs are clinging on by a thread

30 August 2024

Lifestyle Economics

Pubs are clinging on by a thread

30 August 2024

Reem Ibrahim writes for The Express

IEA Acting Director of Communications Reem Ibrahim has reacted to the Government’s proposed outdoor smoking ban in the Daily Express. … Continue reading

Tax Hike Fantasy

28 August 2024

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Tax Hike Fantasy

28 August 2024

Reem Ibrahim writes for the Express

IEA Acting Director of Communications Reem Ibrahim has written for the Express reacting to reports that the Government will raise … Continue reading

‘No-fault eviction’ ban will worsen the housing crisis

19 February 2024

Housing and Planning

‘No-fault eviction’ ban will worsen the housing crisis

19 February 2024

Reem Ibrahim writes for CapX

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has been written for CapX criticising the government’s plans to ban so-called ‘no-fault’ evictions. Reem … Continue reading

Certainty required before we sacrifice our liberty

7 June 2023

Healthcare

Certainty required before we sacrifice our liberty

7 June 2023

Reem Ibrahim writes in CapX

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has written in CapX discussing new IEA research suggesting that lockdowns had a negligible effect … Continue reading

Increase supply, reduce prices

4 May 2023

Housing and Planning

Increase supply, reduce prices

4 May 2023

Reem Ibrahim appears on BBC Politics Live

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has appeared on BBC Politics Live and discussed new opposition proposals to expand housing supply. … Continue reading

We don’t build enough homes in this country

2 May 2023

Housing and Planning

We don’t build enough homes in this country

2 May 2023

Reem Ibrahim appears on talkTV

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has appeared on talkTV and discussed new opposition proposals to expand housing supply after the … Continue reading

Save our shisha bars!

9 September 2024

Lifestyle Economics

Save our shisha bars!

9 September 2024

Reem Ibrahim writes for Spiked

IEA Acting Director of Communications Reem Ibrahim has written for Spiked on the Government’s crackdown on outdoor smoking and the … Continue reading

The Future of Liberalism on the Right

2 August 2024

Government and Institutions

The Future of Liberalism on the Right

2 August 2024

Reem Ibrahim writes for the Taxpayers' Alliance Blog

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has written for the Taxpayers’ Alliance blog discussing the IEA’s Future of the Right event, … Continue reading

Over-60s free travel

17 June 2025

Economics

Over-60s free travel

17 June 2025

Reem Ibrahim was quoted in the Telegraph, the Mirror, my London News, and Birmingham Live on free transport for the … Continue reading

Ministers to force firms to reveal ethnicity pay gap

19 March 2025

Labour Market

Ministers to force firms to reveal ethnicity pay gap

19 March 2025

Reem Ibrahim quoted in The Times

Reem Ibrahim, Communications Manager at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, was quoted in The Times … Continue reading

Outdoor smoking ban ‘another nail in the coffin’ for pubs

29 August 2024

Lifestyle Economics

Outdoor smoking ban ‘another nail in the coffin’ for pubs

29 August 2024

Commenting on reports that the Government intends to ban smoking from pub gardens and other outdoor spaces, Reem Ibrahim, Acting … Continue reading

Total ban on disposable vapes is not justified by youth vaping

30 January 2024

Lifestyle Economics

Total ban on disposable vapes is not justified by youth vaping

30 January 2024

Reem Ibrahim quoted in The Telegraph

IEA Communications Officer & Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim has been quoted in The Daily Telegraph criticising government plans to … Continue reading

Vaping crackdown puts lives at risk

12 October 2023

Lifestyle Economics

Vaping crackdown puts lives at risk

12 October 2023

Reem Ibrahim quoted in City AM

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has been quoted in City AM criticising calls for a crackdown on vaping. Reem said: … Continue reading

CPTPP benefits likely being underestimate

3 April 2023

Trade, Development, and Immigration

CPTPP benefits likely being underestimate

3 April 2023

Reem Ibrahim appears on talkTV

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim appeared on talkTV and discussed the UK’s accession to the CPTPP. Reem said: “I’ve been … Continue reading

IEA appoints Matthew Lesh as new Director of Public Policy and Communications

14 March 2023

IEA appoints Matthew Lesh as new Director of Public Policy and Communications

14 March 2023

The IEA is delighted to announce that Matthew Lesh has been appointed as Director of Public Policy & Communications and … Continue reading

The UK must resist retaliating to Trump’s tariffs and stick to a policy of free trade for economic growth

12 February 2025

Trade, Development, and Immigration

The UK must resist retaliating to Trump’s tariffs and stick to a policy of free trade for economic growth

12 February 2025

Reem Ibrahim writes in LBC

IEA Communications Manager and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim wrote in LBC on the importance of free trade in light … Continue reading

Housing Crisis Fuels Radicalisation

30 June 2024

Housing and Planning

Housing Crisis Fuels Radicalisation

30 June 2024

Reem Ibrahim writes for City AM

IEA Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim has written for City AM discussing the housing crisis and how … Continue reading

Government should take responsibility for mounting childcare costs

23 August 2023

Economics

Government should take responsibility for mounting childcare costs

23 August 2023

Reem Ibrahim writes for Conservative Home

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim has written for Conservative Home on why the government should stop blaming landlords for the … Continue reading

It is not wrong to encourage work – even for the elderly

7 August 2023

Welfare

It is not wrong to encourage work – even for the elderly

7 August 2023

Reem Ibrahim writes for CapX

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim concerns over a growing ageing population have been voiced in CapX where she argued that … Continue reading

New deal must deliver for Northern Irish businesses

28 February 2023

Regulation

New deal must deliver for Northern Irish businesses

28 February 2023

Reem Ibrahim appeared on talkTV

IEA Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim appeared on talkTV to discuss the negative impact of the creation of a trade border … Continue reading

In defence of free trade in a world of growing barriers

19 August 2025

Economic Theory

In defence of free trade in a world of growing barriers

19 August 2025

Reem Ibrahim writes for Politics UK

Our Head of Media Reem Ibrahim has written for Politics UK on embracing free trade. The article said: “All evidence … Continue reading

Calls to scrap Over-60s free travel after ‘lost revenue for TfL soars to £84 million in a year’

15 August 2025

Welfare

Calls to scrap Over-60s free travel after ‘lost revenue for TfL soars to £84 million in a year’

15 August 2025

Reem Ibrahim is quoted in the London Standard

Our Head of Media Reem Ibrahim comments on free travel for over-60s is quoted in the London Standard The article … Continue reading

Should struggling households have their council tax debts wiped?

2 July 2025

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Should struggling households have their council tax debts wiped?

2 July 2025

Reem Ibrahim writes for The Times

Our Head of Media Reem Ibrahim has written for The Times on council tax debts. The article said: “Wiping council … Continue reading

Europe’s Nanny State Problem

17 June 2025

Lifestyle Economics

Europe’s Nanny State Problem

17 June 2025

Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim has written for FEE on the Nanny State Index. The article said: “Governments across the world … Continue reading

Scrap pay gap reporting

18 March 2025

Labour Market

Scrap pay gap reporting

18 March 2025

Reem Ibrahim, Communications Manager at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “If the Government are serious … Continue reading

NHS Crisis: Is Labour’s Plan a Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound? | IEA Podcast

16 September 2024

NHS Crisis: Is Labour’s Plan a Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound? | IEA Podcast

16 September 2024

In this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Reem Ibrahim is joined by Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, … Continue reading

Is Liberty Dying in Britain?: IEA’s Legacy and the Fight for Liberty

23 August 2024

Is Liberty Dying in Britain?: IEA’s Legacy and the Fight for Liberty

23 August 2024

Join us for an engaging episode of the IEA Podcast as we delve into the rich history of the Institute … Continue reading

Breaking down the Oxfam Inequality Report 2024 | Expert analysis

22 January 2024

Breaking down the Oxfam Inequality Report 2024 | Expert analysis

22 January 2024

Embark on an enlightening journey delving into the intricate world of global inequality and economic narratives with Reem Ibrahim, the … Continue reading

The Argentinian Battle of Ideas | Breaking Barriers

28 December 2023

Government and Institutions

The Argentinian Battle of Ideas | Breaking Barriers

28 December 2023

Libertarian economist and first-term congressman Javier Milei has won a decisive victory in Argentina’s presidential election. But how did they … Continue reading

Prohibition 2.0: The Future of UK Tobacco Policy

13 December 2023

Lifestyle Economics

Prohibition 2.0: The Future of UK Tobacco Policy

13 December 2023

In October, Rishi Sunak announced plans to introduce a generational ban on tobacco sales which will forbid anyone born after … Continue reading

Privatisation: What Worked?

6 November 2023

Privatisation: What Worked?

6 November 2023

There have been countless examples of privatisations across the world, but what determines success? In this video, IEA Communications Officer … Continue reading

Disposable vape ban could cost lives, says new IEA paper

11 October 2023

Disposable vape ban could cost lives, says new IEA paper

11 October 2023

A ban on disposable vaping products would take away a safer choice from millions of adult smokers, according to a … Continue reading

More bans aren’t needed to tackle underage vaping

4 October 2023

Lifestyle Economics

More bans aren’t needed to tackle underage vaping

4 October 2023

Christopher Snowdon writes for The Critic

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon has written for The Critic, discussing new research he co-authored warning against a … Continue reading

Disposable vape ban would fuel black market

4 October 2023

Lifestyle Economics

Disposable vape ban would fuel black market

4 October 2023

IEA research featured in The Daily Express

A Vapid Solution, new research by IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon and Communications Officer Reem Ibrahim warning of … Continue reading

The Truth About The Gender Pay Gap | Breaking Barriers

19 September 2023

The Truth About The Gender Pay Gap | Breaking Barriers

19 September 2023

Is there a Gender Pay Gap? Do the statistics really tell us the whole story? Why are childcare costs so … Continue reading

The Ultra-Low Emission Zone: Should We Tax Negative Externalities?

8 September 2023

The Ultra-Low Emission Zone: Should We Tax Negative Externalities?

8 September 2023

Should we tax negative externalities like air pollution? Join us for a thought-provoking debate on one of London’s most contentious … Continue reading

Why Are Most Women Attracted To Socialist Ideas? | Breaking Barriers

15 August 2023

Why Are Most Women Attracted To Socialist Ideas? | Breaking Barriers

15 August 2023

55 per cent of women prefer socialism over capitalism. But why? How has the free market benefited women? In this … Continue reading

Why are young people attracted to socialism? | Phoenix Level Up 2023

15 August 2023

Why are young people attracted to socialism? | Phoenix Level Up 2023

15 August 2023

Why are young people attracted to socialism? How can the liberty movement get young people on side? In this video, … Continue reading

How Governments Oppress Women | Breaking Barriers

15 August 2023

How Governments Oppress Women | Breaking Barriers

15 August 2023

Why do authoritarian governments oppress women in different ways to men? How has social media facilitated the freedom movement in … Continue reading

Why is freedom important? | LibertyCon 2023 | Lisbon

19 June 2023

Why is freedom important? | LibertyCon 2023 | Lisbon

19 June 2023

In this video, join us for thought-provoking conversations at Students for Liberty LibertyCon 2023 in Lisbon, where IEA Communications Officer … Continue reading

Exposing the terrible cost of the Covid lockdowns

7 June 2023

Healthcare

Exposing the terrible cost of the Covid lockdowns

7 June 2023

IEA research featured on GB News

New research published by the IEA on the impact of stringent lockdown measures on COVID mortality. The IEA is quoted … Continue reading

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