Commenting on the rise in inflation to 2.3% in October, IEA Economics Fellow Julian Jessop said: “UK inflation rebounded a … Continue reading “Jump in inflation should not delay further rate cuts, says Julian Jessop”

Commenting on Wes Streeting’s proposals for NHS reforms revealed this morning, including implementing league tables, Dr Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director … Continue reading “Streeting’s NHS reforms ‘reheated’ Blairism, says Dr Kristian Niemietz”

Commenting on the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 4.75%, Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free … Continue reading “Bank of England still too cautious in cutting rates, says IEA Economics Fellow”

IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon wrote about the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in ConservativeHome. Chris wrote: “Kemi Badenoch … Continue reading “Tobacco Ban Backfire”

IEA Editorial and Research Fellow wrote in the Telegraph about Northern Rail, and how militant trade unions have left passengers … Continue reading “Militant trade unions”

IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty was quoted in the Times on this week’s budget. The article said: “The idea that … Continue reading “Budget hits business as Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn”

Commenting on the budget, Tom Clougherty, Executive Director at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: … Continue reading “Budget likely to hurt working people and do little for economic growth, IEA researchers suggest”

Raising employer National Insurance Contributions could result in workers facing pay cuts if companies try to keep their staff costs … Continue reading “Employer NIC rise could reduce wages, according to new research”

IEA Editorial Research Fellow Professor Len Shackleton was quoted in the Telegraph discussing reports that the Government is considering introducing … Continue reading “More days off work?”