IEA Past Events

Does the drive to net zero punish the poorest in society? Is maintaining the 2050 target unrealistic considering the growing threat to energy security? Or is net zero the only way to combat climate change and would the economic, social, and environmental costs be far greater if we abandoned the policy? Speakers: Emily Carver (Chair), (more…)

If you’re interested in attending Oxford or Cambridge, then you could benefit from our day of insight and information about Oxbridge life as we provide valuable advice on personal statements, interview dos and don’ts and topics worth investigating before your interview. Our next Oxbridge Training Day will take place at the Institute of Economic Affair (more…)

The IEA Book Club is delighted to host Sir Howard Davies (British Economist, Author, and Chairman of NatWest Group) for an event on his upcoming book “The Chancellors: Steering the British Economy in Crisis Time”. This event will be taking place on Tuesday 20th September from 18:15 – 20:15, at the IEA. Chairing this event (more…)

It has been reported this week that new prime minister Liz Truss is shelving the British Bill of Rights. Our panellists will discuss whether this is the right move, and what other reforms to the Human Rights Act and judicial review might better achieve the government’s aims. Might this setback for the Bill of Rights (more…)

At 12pm on Wednesday 6th July the Institute of Economic Affairs and The Centre for Enterprise, Markets and Ethics are hosting a joint event to discuss the topical question of whether the UK public has lost faith in free markets, and if so, what might be done about it. CEME’s Director, Revd Dr Richard Turnbull, (more…)

The IEA Book Club will be hosting an upcoming event with Joanna Williams on her latest book, “How the Woke Won: The Elitist Movement That Threatens Democracy, Tolerance, and Reason”. This event will take place on Monday 4th July from 18:00 – 20:00 at the IEA Westminster offices. Chairing this event will be Marc Glendening (IEA Head of Cultural (more…)

The IEA Book Club will be hosting Lord Nigel Crisp for an IEA Book Club event on his latest book, “Turning the World Upside Down Again: Global health in a time of pandemics, climate change and political turmoil”. This event will be taking place on Thursday 16th June from 18:00 – 20:00. Chairing this event (more…)

The IEA is delighted to host an upcoming Panel Discussion on the topic on “UK Global Champions – A Global Britain approach to Trade and Foreign Policy”, which will be taking place on Monday 9th May from 17:30 – 19:30 BST at the IEA Westminster office. Britain’s exit from the European Union provides a unique opportunity (more…)

The IEA is delighted to host an In Conversation with Nigel Farage (British Broadcaster, and former British Politician) taking place on Tuesday 26th April from 12 -2pm at the IEA. Chairing this event will be Mark Littlewood (IEA Director General). Nigel Farage is a British broadcaster and former politician who was Leader of the UK (more…)

Speakers: Victoria Hewson (Chair), Damian Collins MP, Jonathan Gullis MP, Simon Jordan (former Chairman, Crystal Palace), Professor Len Shackleton Date & Time: Monday 21 March, 5-7pm followed by a drinks reception On Monday, the Institute of Economic Affairs will be publishing Red Card – a new briefing paper exploring the arguments for and against the recommendations of (more…)