Humanists UK is stepping up its campaign against faith schools. The organisation made headlines last week, following the appointment of … Continue reading “Want to get faith schools out of the state sector? Then you should back an education voucher system”

Summary: During the twentieth century, economic sanctions became more prevalent. In the twenty-first century they have become a frequently used … Continue reading “Blocking Progress: The Damaging Side Effects of Economic Sanctions”

More and more, governments are using sanctions as a tool to change the behaviour of other countries – most notably … Continue reading “Trade sanctions rarely work & create substantial costs for the world economy”

Over the past week, politicians from both sides of the House have been railing against ‘corporate excess’ in all its … Continue reading “From aspiration to the cost of living, politicians of all stripes have forgotten their roots”

The world of academia may seem remote from everyday politics. But it would be wrong to conclude that the arguments … Continue reading “It’s time to end the left-wing monopoly on British campuses”

The practice of economic sanctions is not new. 2,400 years ago, Athens declared a trade embargo on the neighbouring city … Continue reading “Either goods will cross borders, or armies will”

The Institute of Economic Affairs, in collaboration with the University of Buckingham, today announces the opening of the Vinson Centre, … Continue reading “IEA opens the Vinson Centre in collaboration with the University of Buckingham”

On November 22, the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution (HLSI) held a debate on the motion “This house believes that … Continue reading “Can tackling the housing crisis be left to the market?”

Continued from Part 2. He claims statistical backing for his anecdotes but provides no robust evidence on either suicide or … Continue reading “How the UN gets poverty wrong (Part 3)”