Christopher Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, has written for CapX on the Mayor’s recent claims regarding obesity and junk … Continue reading “Claims that junk food ad bans reduce obesity are based on “shameless junk science””

The IEA has been quoted in the Times urging the Bank of England to raise the bank rate. Referencing the … Continue reading “The Bank of England should raise the bank rate to 1.75 per cent”

Responding to a study published in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity claiming that Transport for London’s … Continue reading ““Junk science”: IEA expert rubbishes claim TfL ‘junk food’ ad ban prevented almost 100,000 obesity cases”

Raise interest rates to 1.75 per cent immediately, votes Shadow Monetary Policy Committee The IEA’s Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC) … Continue reading “Raise interest rates to 1.75 per cent immediately, votes Shadow Monetary Policy Committee”

Julian Jessop, IEA Economics Fellow, has been quoted in the Telegraph commenting on Liz Truss’ calls for a review of … Continue reading “Truss’ calls for Bank of England review may be beneficial”

Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at the IEA, has been quoted in iNews commenting on the Conservative leadership race. … Continue reading “Tories worried party divisions arising from leadership contest will have long-term consequences”

Sam Collins, Senior Adviser to the Director General at the IEA, has written for ConservativeHome on how deregulation can help … Continue reading “Supply-side reform is necessary to tackle the cost of living crisis”

Matthew Lesh, IEA Head of Public Policy, has been quoted in The Express commenting on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to ban … Continue reading “Sunak’s pledge to protect ‘green belt’ will impose ineffective and costly regulation on the housing sector”

Marc Glendening, IEA Head of Cultural Affairs, has written to The Telegraph condemning Liz Truss’ plans to outlaw catcalling as … Continue reading “Truss must be wary of over-policing expression”