Today we’re joined by the IEA’s Research Director Dr Jamie Whyte, and Catherine McBride, Senior Economist in the IEA’s International … Continue reading “The Future of Financial Services Post-Brexit”

The UK will no longer have a direct influence over the EU27, but it can and should improve its own … Continue reading “Brexit can improve UK’s financial services industry, argues new report”

Introduction:  As the most globally active financial services provider, the UK has the potential to be a key player in … Continue reading “Improving Global Financial Services Regulation”

Lord Adonis doesn’t like the BBC very much these days. Peruse the arch-Remainer’s Twitter account, and you will regularly see … Continue reading “Lord Adonis is wrong about the direction of BBC bias. But he is right to raise the issue”

As the Customs Union debate rumbles on unhelpfully, it is useful to reflect on why proponents of a continued customs … Continue reading “Some practical steps for leaving the Customs Union”

Introduction:  The debate surrounding the United Kingdom leaving the European Union has focussed on negotiations between the parties. But there … Continue reading “Under Control”

The UK Government should be taking practical steps now to reap the benefits of an independent trade policy when we … Continue reading “Government must set up new customs processes urgently to make a success of an independent trade policy post-Brexit”

News over the weekend that Theresa May might be considering a customs union with the EU post-Brexit was baffling to … Continue reading “We can disagree on the merits of the Single Market – but there’s no case for staying in the Customs Union”

From fears that a trade agreement with the US will lead to an American takeover of the NHS, to hand-wringing … Continue reading “Most arguments against a UK-US free trade deal are based on snobbery and anti-Americanism”