Denationalising Britain’s roads would raise more than £150bn, new research shows

28 October 2012
Transport

Denationalising Britain’s roads would raise more than £150bn, new research shows

28 October 2012

New research argues that the government should go denationalise the entire road network

The government has outlined plans to allow road pricing on new infrastructure. They should go further and denationalise the entire … Continue reading “Denationalising Britain’s roads would raise more than £150bn, new research shows”

Living standards still falling despite today’s growth figures

25 October 2012
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Living standards still falling despite today’s growth figures

25 October 2012

The UK has a long-term growth problem which it will not solve until government spending and taxation are reduced

Commenting on today’s growth figures, Prof Philip Booth, Editorial Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “The difficulties faced … Continue reading “Living standards still falling despite today’s growth figures”

Today’s unemployment figures, though improving, boost case for regional public sector pay and a regional minimum wage

17 October 2012
Labour Market

Today’s unemployment figures, though improving, boost case for regional public sector pay and a regional minimum wage

17 October 2012

Unemployment figures promising yet regional disparities prevail

Commenting on today’s figures, Professor Len Shackleton, fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “These figures show the UK … Continue reading “Today’s unemployment figures, though improving, boost case for regional public sector pay and a regional minimum wage”