Public Health England sugar reduction scheme has led to ‘shrinkflation’ rip off

22 May 2018
Lifestyle Economics

Public Health England sugar reduction scheme has led to ‘shrinkflation’ rip off

22 May 2018

IEA reacts to Public Health England's sugar reduction progress report

Commenting on Public Health England’s progress report on the sugar reduction scheme, Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute … Continue reading “Public Health England sugar reduction scheme has led to ‘shrinkflation’ rip off”
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WHO proposals on sin taxes could increase a British family’s food bills by nearly £500 each year

17 May 2018
Lifestyle Economics

WHO proposals on sin taxes could increase a British family’s food bills by nearly £500 each year

17 May 2018

IEA releases report on how much increased sin taxes could inflate the cost of food

A behind-closed-doors summit this weekend will agree a manifesto that will dramatically increase the price of food and groceries for … Continue reading “WHO proposals on sin taxes could increase a British family’s food bills by nearly £500 each year”
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Robot tax would damage UK investment & protect just 15 per cent of UK jobs

11 May 2018
Labour Market

Robot tax would damage UK investment & protect just 15 per cent of UK jobs

11 May 2018

IEA releases report on the rise of robots & their potential impact on the labour market

The panic surrounding technological development and the expanding use of robots is largely overstated, based on speculation and limited facts. … Continue reading “Robot tax would damage UK investment & protect just 15 per cent of UK jobs”
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Resolution Foundation identify problem but fail in their solution

8 May 2018
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Resolution Foundation identify problem but fail in their solution

8 May 2018

IEA reacts to proposal for Government to handout £10,000 to millennials to fix intergenerational unfairness

Commenting on the Resolution Foundation’s proposal that every person in Britain should receive £10,000 when they turn 25, Kate Andrews, News … Continue reading “Resolution Foundation identify problem but fail in their solution”
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Non-tariff barriers must be reduced to tackle unusually weak growth in global trade

2 May 2018
Regulation

Non-tariff barriers must be reduced to tackle unusually weak growth in global trade

2 May 2018

IEA releases report on the need to reduce non-tariff barriers post-Brexit

Growing protectionism via the increase in non-tariff barriers to trade, such as local regulations or subsidies, has led to weaker … Continue reading “Non-tariff barriers must be reduced to tackle unusually weak growth in global trade”
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