Commenting on reports that the government may limit the number of foreign students coming to the UK, author of the … Continue reading “Reform tuition fees to save £60bn and cut reliance on foreign students”

Commenting on the return of the Online Safety Bill to Parliament, Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at the free … Continue reading “Return of the Online Safety Bill “a crucial opportunity for parliamentarians to reconsider its most problematic elements.””

Commenting on the Rail, Maritime, and Transport Union’s announcement of strike action over the Christmas period, Professor Len Shackleton, labour … Continue reading “Militant union strike action “likely to inflict permanent damage on Britain’s railways.””

Responding to OECD forecasts that the UK economy is set to contract by 0.4% in 2023, IEA Head of Public … Continue reading “OECD forecasts provide yet more evidence that supply-side reforms are urgently needed”

Responding to Opposition Leader Keir Starmer’s speech at the CBI, Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at free market think … Continue reading “Keir Starmer’s CBI speech “hardly a recipe for growth””

Responding to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech at the CBI, Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at free market think … Continue reading “The Prime Minister’s words are no substitute for bold action to turbocharge innovation”

Commenting on the Scottish government’s consultation on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion, Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at free … Continue reading “The SNP has fallen down the temperance rabbit hole with its extreme clamp-down on alcohol marketing”

Responding to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, Mark Littlewood, Director General at free market think tank the Institute of Economic … Continue reading “IEA Director General responds to Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement”

Commenting on today’s inflation figures, Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “The … Continue reading “Inflation shock means policy-makers have more work to do”