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The European Commission is spending millions of euros each year funding ‘civil society’ groups which act as cheerleaders for greater … Continue reading

Euro Puppets: The European Commission’s remaking of civil society

6 March 2013

Research

Euro Puppets: The European Commission’s remaking of civil society

Christopher Snowdon

6 March 2013

European Commission spending millions on pro-EU lobby groups

Executive summary: With public confidence in the European project waning, the idea of initiating a ‘civil dialogue’ with the public … Continue reading

AAA downgrade a serious wake-up call for Osborne

23 February 2013

Tax and Fiscal Policy

AAA downgrade a serious wake-up call for Osborne

23 February 2013

Taking immediate action to tackle the deficit must now be the priority

Responding to Moody’s downgrading of Britain’s AAA credit rating, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: … Continue reading

Liberal Democrat mansion tax idea is grossly unfair

7 February 2013

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Liberal Democrat mansion tax idea is grossly unfair

7 February 2013

A mansion tax would create too many inequities

Commenting on Nick Clegg’s call for a 1% levy on properties worth more than £2m, Mark Littlewood, Director General at … Continue reading

A sugary drinks duty: a tax grab with no health benefits

29 January 2013

Tax and Fiscal Policy

A sugary drinks duty: a tax grab with no health benefits

29 January 2013

IEA responds to a new report calling for a tax on sugary drinks

Ahead of a new report out today which calls for a sugary drinks duty to be implemented in the 2013 … Continue reading

Government strategy is undermining growth

25 January 2013

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Government strategy is undermining growth

25 January 2013

IEA comment on latest growth figures

Commenting on today’s growth figures of -0.3%, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “These figures are … Continue reading

IEA Tax and Fiscal Policy.

‘The right approach for Britain’s economy’ – A speech by the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP (Part Two)

‘The right approach for Britain’s economy’ – A speech by the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP (Part Two)

‘The right approach for Britain’s economy’ – A speech by the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP (Part One)

‘The right approach for Britain’s economy’ – A speech by the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP (Part One)

Freezing spending would substantially cure Britain’s deficit problem

Freezing spending would substantially cure Britain’s deficit problem

European Commission spending millions on pro-EU lobby groups

European Commission spending millions on pro-EU lobby groups

Euro Puppets: The European Commission’s remaking of civil society

Euro Puppets: The European Commission’s remaking of civil society

AAA downgrade a serious wake-up call for Osborne

AAA downgrade a serious wake-up call for Osborne

Liberal Democrat mansion tax idea is grossly unfair

Liberal Democrat mansion tax idea is grossly unfair

A sugary drinks duty: a tax grab with no health benefits

A sugary drinks duty: a tax grab with no health benefits

Government strategy is undermining growth

Government strategy is undermining growth

The IEA is an educational charity and free market think tank.