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19 July 2017
Society and Culture
Reaction to the publication of BBC pay
Commenting on the publication of the BBC's top stars' salaries, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: "The publication of the BBC's top stars' salaries is a welcome step towards creating transparency between public services and the taxpayers who fund them - particularly while the licence fee is compulsory. Furthermore, these ...
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19 July 2017
14 July 2017
Healthcare
Reaction to the Commonwealth Fund study
Commenting on the publication of the Commonwealth Fund, Kate Andrews, News Editor at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: "Despite the UK ranking 1st overall, a closer look at the Commonwealth Fund study illustrates that the NHS is far from being the 'envy of the world' when it comes to patient outcomes. "The NHS ranks ...
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14 July 2017
11 July 2017
Labour Market
Reaction to the Taylor review on employment practices in the modern economy
Commenting on the publication of Matthew Taylor’s Review into employment practices in the modern economy, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “Taylor’s recommendations are likely to achieve little to reduce in-work poverty while increasing costs, which will be passed on to consumers in higher prices for taxi rides and home ...
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11 July 2017
4 July 2017
Healthcare
IEA releases report on healthcare funding
The UK has an ever-ageing population, with the ratio of people in retirement age to people of working age set to rise further. Currently there are 28 retirees for every 100 of working age. By 2064 this number will rise to 47 for every 100. Blaming the financial problems of the NHS on unhealthy lifestyles no ...
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4 July 2017
26 June 2017
Government and Institutions
IEA launches Brexit Unit & new paper on EU divorce bill
The IEA is delighted to announce the launch of its new Brexit Unit – set up to ensure that a strong, free market voice is heard clearly as the UK prepares to leave the European Union. Brexit provides a golden opportunity to create a more flexible, open and vibrant economy and to champion, by example, ...
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26 June 2017
26 June 2017
Tax and Fiscal Policy
IEA react to the agreement between the Conservative Party and the DUP
Commenting on the Conservative Party’s deal with the DUP, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “This deal ignores some economic realities. With an ageing population, the triple lock mechanism, as well as universal pensioner benefits, equate to ever-increasing spending on pensioners relative to a shrinking working population which is simply ...
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26 June 2017
21 June 2017
Tax and Fiscal Policy
IEA reacts to Queen's Speech
Commenting on the Queen's Speech, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “The Government's action doesn't match up to their rhetoric. While the Queen’s speech promised fiscal responsibility, the Government's track record to close the budget deficit is woeful. And talk of delivering hugely expensive projects like HS2 somewhat jars with this promise ...
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21 June 2017
6 June 2017
Labour Market
New IEA report released on the problems with overzealous employment regulation
Whichever party wins the General Election this week, UK workers are almost certain to face increasing employment regulation. Whether it's the Conservative Party's extended care leave and restrictions on zero-hours arrangements, or the Labour Party's outright ban on non-traditional contracts, a hiked-up National Living Wage, maximum pay ratios and increased union powers, political intervention in ...
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6 June 2017
18 May 2017
Tax and Fiscal Policy
Reaction to Conservative Party manifesto
Commenting on the Conservative Party manifesto, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “This manifesto contains some sensible measures but also many policies that would increase the role of the state and make it harder for all to benefit from a free economy. It’s concerning that we may be seeing the ...
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18 May 2017
17 May 2017
Tax and Fiscal Policy
Reaction to the Liberal Democrat Party's manifesto
Commenting on the Liberal Democrat Party's manifesto, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “The Liberal Democrats’ manifesto is full of spending and tax commitments which could well have a perverse effect on the UK economy. “On the plus side, the sums involved are more realistic than we have seen from other parties so far. ...
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17 May 2017
