Many families now spend a third of their net income on childcare, finds new report

6 February 2017
Education

Many families now spend a third of their net income on childcare, finds new report

6 February 2017

IEA releases report on government intervention in the childcare sector

Childcare provision in the UK is amongst the most expensive in the developed world. This is despite the government pouring more than … Continue reading “Many families now spend a third of their net income on childcare, finds new report”

IEA Response to the Alcohol Health Alliance: Tax all alcohol at the same rate

3 February 2017
Lifestyle Economics

IEA Response to the Alcohol Health Alliance: Tax all alcohol at the same rate

3 February 2017

Reaction to calls for the government to increase duty on 'cheap' alcohol

Commenting on the Alcohol Health Alliance’s call on government to increase duty on cheap, high strength alcohol, Christopher Snowdon, Head … Continue reading “IEA Response to the Alcohol Health Alliance: Tax all alcohol at the same rate”

‘Fat Cat Wednesday’ distracts focus from crucial issues of low pay & cost of living crisis

4 January 2017
Labour Market

‘Fat Cat Wednesday’ distracts focus from crucial issues of low pay & cost of living crisis

4 January 2017

IEA comment on the High Pay Centre's analysis of executive pay

Commenting on the High Pay Centre’s analysis of executive pay released today, Kate Andrews, News Editor at the Institute of … Continue reading “‘Fat Cat Wednesday’ distracts focus from crucial issues of low pay & cost of living crisis”

UK’s current version of industrial strategy will do little to boost productivity, argues IEA

21 December 2016
Government and Institutions

UK’s current version of industrial strategy will do little to boost productivity, argues IEA

21 December 2016

IEA releases report on the effectiveness of 'industrial strategy'

A new report released today from the Institute of Economic Affairs debunks several of the Government’s claims around the efficacy … Continue reading “UK’s current version of industrial strategy will do little to boost productivity, argues IEA”