Responding to proposals by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to raise Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates to bring them in line … Continue reading “Raising Capital Gains Tax rates would be “a serious mistake”, says IEA expert”

Responding to proposals to hike taxes to repair the public finances post-Covid, the IEA’s Academic and Research Director said that … Continue reading “Tax hikes not the way to repair the public finances”

Coronavirus has resulted in a major economic crisis and caused immense damage to both the economy and people’s lives. This … Continue reading “Getting out of crises quickly – what do we know?”

Responding to government proposals to ban online ads for ‘junk food’ , the IEA’s Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon … Continue reading “Proposed ‘junk food’ online ad ban is “an ill-considered policy designed by fanatics””

“When the wealth-creating part of the economy shrinks, the wealth-consuming part has to tighten its belt”, writes the IEA’s Head … Continue reading “No, NHS staff should not be given a pay rise”

Responding to the government’s consultation on banning advertising for products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), IEA Head of … Continue reading “Proposed ‘junk food’ ad ban is an “ill-considered policy designed by fanatics””

Mark Littlewood, Director-General of the Institute of Economic Affairs, speaks to Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia and adviser … Continue reading “The Future of UK Free Trade with Tony Abbott”

The Financial Times reports a mixed reaction to the Chancellor’s decision to extend the furlough scheme into the last quarter … Continue reading “Furlough scheme extension won’t solve underlying issues in the labour market”

Professor Len Shackleton is quoted in The Times responding to the Chancellor’s decision to extend the furlough scheme until March … Continue reading “Extended furlough likely to raise “artificial employment””