Forget Lockdown 2.0 – we need to learn to live with Covid

22 September 2020
Society and Culture

Forget Lockdown 2.0 – we need to learn to live with Covid

Emma Revell writes for CapX

"A government's duty is to weigh policies in the round, not give in to single-issue tunnel vision" says Emma Revell, IEA Head of Communications, as further restrictions are announced to curtail the spread of coronavirus. Writing for CapX, Emma argues that "we cannot endlessly suppress Covid - especially when lockdowns have such catastrophic effects" but ... Continue reading
22 September 2020
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The risk in a second lockdown is clear

22 September 2020
Society and Culture

The risk in a second lockdown is clear

Christopher Snowdon writes for The Critic

When it comes to a potential second lockdown, "everyone suffering in pursuit of impossible promises is pointless" says Christopher Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics. Writing for The Critic, Christopher argues we are not in the same situation as March- despite claims to the contrary - and that "it is very unlikely that a second ... Continue reading
22 September 2020
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Government should publish evidence to justify 10pm closing time for licensed premises

22 September 2020
Lifestyle Economics

Government should publish evidence to justify 10pm closing time for licensed premises

Christopher Snowdon quoted by the Mail Online

Responding to the news that the Government will enforce a 10pm closing time for pubs, bars and other hospitality, the IEA's Head of Lifestyle Economics slammed the rules as seeming "to have emerged from a random policy generator." Chris added that the new closing time will be "devastating to a hospitality sector that was already ... Continue reading
22 September 2020
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10pm closing time ‘will be devastating’ to an already suffering hospitality sector

22 September 2020
Lifestyle Economics

10pm closing time ‘will be devastating’ to an already suffering hospitality sector

Christopher Snowdon quoted in the Metro

The 10pm closing time for licensed premises announced by the Government "will be devastating to a hospitality sector that was already suffering after the first lockdown", says the IEA's Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon. Quoted by the Metro, Chris expressed his concern that the Government has not yet published the evidence upon which this ... Continue reading
22 September 2020
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New covid restrictions appear “to have emerged from a random policy generator”

22 September 2020
Lifestyle Economics

New covid restrictions appear “to have emerged from a random policy generator”

Christopher Snowdon quoted by the BBC

The latest government coronavirus restrictions, including a 10pm mandatory closing time for licensed premises, appear "to have emerged from a random policy generator", argued the IEA's Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon. Quoted by the BBC, Chris called on the government to publish the evidence upon which it was based. He added that, "while mandatory ... Continue reading
22 September 2020
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10pm closing time “from a random policy generator” says IEA expert

21 September 2020
Lifestyle Economics

10pm closing time “from a random policy generator” says IEA expert

Christopher Snowdon responds to latest coronavirus measures

Commenting on the latest Coronavirus measures, including a 10pm mandatory closing time for licensed premises, Christopher Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, said: "A 10pm closing time for all pubs, bars and other hospitality seems to have emerged from a random policy generator. "While mandatory table service has been part of the successful Swedish approach ... Continue reading
21 September 2020
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Every two weeks of lockdown could cost the UK at least £8 billion in lost output, says IEA expert

21 September 2020
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Every two weeks of lockdown could cost the UK at least £8 billion in lost output, says IEA expert

Commenting on the potential economic impact of a second national lockdown, Julian Jessop, IEA Economics Fellow, said: "The case for reintroducing the sort of nationwide restrictions that crashed the economy in the spring remains weak; and this morning’s briefings failed to provide a persuasive analysis of all the costs and benefits. "In a best case ... Continue reading
21 September 2020
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Freedom league table doesn’t bode well for our prosperity

21 September 2020
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Freedom league table doesn’t bode well for our prosperity

Mark Littlewood writes for The Times

"Climbing back towards the highest echelons of the freedom index is the best route to securing long-term wealth and prosperity" says Mark Littlewood, IEA Director-General. Writing his fortnightly column for The Times newspaper, Mark looks at Britain's performance in the latest report from the Fraser Institute in Canada which measures the economic freedom of the world ... Continue reading
21 September 2020
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In these sobering times, don’t lecture us on booze

19 September 2020
Lifestyle Economics

In these sobering times, don’t lecture us on booze

Christopher Snowdon quoted in the Daily Telegraph

Christopher Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, is referenced in the Daily Telegraph with regards to alcohol consumption in lockdown. As people in some quarters catastrophise about drinking during the pandemic, the piece notes analysis by Christopher which showed lockdown actually reduced alcohol consumption for almost everyone, except those who were already deemed heavy drinkers. ... Continue reading
19 September 2020
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“Too much emphasis” on home working during the pandemic

18 September 2020
Labour Market

“Too much emphasis” on home working during the pandemic

Mark Littlewood quoted in the Daily Express

As a rumoured second lockdown approaches there should be more focus on the sectors of the economy where working from home is not possible, says the IEA Director General Mark Littlewood. Quoted in the Daily Express, Mark said "there's quite a chunk of creative work, or middle class professional work, that can be easily done ... Continue reading
18 September 2020
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