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“Reasons to be sceptical” about a Universal Basic Income post-coronavirus

2 November 2020

Welfare

“Reasons to be sceptical” about a Universal Basic Income post-coronavirus

2 November 2020

Mark Littlewood writes for The Times

As a second lockdown puts UK welfare policy under the spotlight there is “an attraction to the simplicity of a … Continue reading

Economy needs medium term measures for recovery, not short-term triage

2 November 2020

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Economy needs medium term measures for recovery, not short-term triage

2 November 2020

Mark Littlewood quoted in The House magazine

The Chancellor’s “major challenge will be to ensure an impressive economic recovery over the medium terms rather than engaging in … Continue reading

“The cure is worse than the disease” when it comes to a second lockdown

1 November 2020

Society and Culture

“The cure is worse than the disease” when it comes to a second lockdown

1 November 2020

Mark Littlewood quoted in the Daily Mail

Mark Littlewood, IEA Director-General, was quoted in the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline responding to news of a second, 4-week … Continue reading

Lockdown likely to hit GDP by “at least 5 per cent”

1 November 2020

Society and Culture

Lockdown likely to hit GDP by “at least 5 per cent”

1 November 2020

Julian Jessop quoted in the Financial Times

As the Financial Times reported a second national lockdown delivered a blow to hopes of an economic recovery in the … Continue reading

The pandemic has thrust NHS shortcomings into the spotlight

1 November 2020

Healthcare

The pandemic has thrust NHS shortcomings into the spotlight

1 November 2020

Annabel Denham writes for the Sunday Express

“A perfect storm is gathering pace around the NHS: demand has skyrocketed, and a shriveled tax base threatens its funding” says … Continue reading

Second national lockdown would be “a double-hit” to the economy

31 October 2020

Society and Culture

Second national lockdown would be “a double-hit” to the economy

31 October 2020

Christopher Snowdon quoted in The Sun

Julian was quoted in The Sun newspaper following the announcement of a second nationwide lockdown saying that the new measures … Continue reading

Second lockdown could cost “£8billion every two weeks”

31 October 2020

Second lockdown could cost “£8billion every two weeks”

31 October 2020

Julian Jessop quoted in the Sunday Mirror

As the Prime Minister announces a second national lockdown to last at least four weeks, with hospitality and non-essential retail … Continue reading

Actually knowing about real-world socialism is a guarantee of obscurity on the hip modern left

30 October 2020

Government and Institutions

Actually knowing about real-world socialism is a guarantee of obscurity on the hip modern left

30 October 2020

Kristian Niemietz writes for CapX

The reason why some socialists – such as Ash Sarkar – quickly become household names while others remain obscure fringe … Continue reading

Rashford’s campaign has demonstrated that welfare beyond the state is very much alive

29 October 2020

Welfare

Rashford’s campaign has demonstrated that welfare beyond the state is very much alive

29 October 2020

Professor Syed Kamall writes for Conservative Home

Poverty, especially child poverty, has a devastating impact and as a society we should do everything in our power to … Continue reading

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“Reasons to be sceptical” about a Universal Basic Income post-coronavirus

“Reasons to be sceptical” about a Universal Basic Income post-coronavirus

Economy needs medium term measures for recovery, not short-term triage

Economy needs medium term measures for recovery, not short-term triage

“The cure is worse than the disease” when it comes to a second lockdown

“The cure is worse than the disease” when it comes to a second lockdown

Lockdown likely to hit GDP by “at least 5 per cent”

Lockdown likely to hit GDP by “at least 5 per cent”

The pandemic has thrust NHS shortcomings into the spotlight

The pandemic has thrust NHS shortcomings into the spotlight

Second national lockdown would be “a double-hit” to the economy

Second national lockdown would be “a double-hit” to the economy

Second lockdown could cost “£8billion every two weeks”

Second lockdown could cost “£8billion every two weeks”

Actually knowing about real-world socialism is a guarantee of obscurity on the hip modern left

Actually knowing about real-world socialism is a guarantee of obscurity on the hip modern left

Rashford’s campaign has demonstrated that welfare beyond the state is very much alive

Rashford’s campaign has demonstrated that welfare beyond the state is very much alive

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