An ageing population will vote for higher public spending on pensions

Prohibitions impose huge costs on individuals and society, yet produce few benefits in return

Committee recommends a 0.25% reduction

Liabilities estimated at £1,071 billion

A greater degree of local accountability is needed to cut crime

IEA releases groundbreaking new book on economic liberalisation by Johnny Munkhammar

Reforms are more likely to succeed when they are tailored to local norms and values

Ordinary citizens will suffer if further sanctions are imposed on Burma

Extra support for lone parents encourages self-defeating behaviour