Public health academics claim industry tactics are uniquely harmful but provide no control groups or comparisons to non-industry actors. The … Continue reading “The ‘corporate playbook’ is a myth, says new IEA paper”

Commenting on the latest inflation figures, Economics Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs Julian Jessop said: “The broad-based fall … Continue reading “Better news on UK inflation paves the way for a rate cut in May”

Commenting on the labour market statistics released this morning by the ONS, Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow at the … Continue reading “Labour market calm before the storm”

Tom Clougherty was quoted in the Express on wealth taxes, arguing that there is no compelling justification for significantly increasing … Continue reading “Wealth tax?”

IEA Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz was quoted in BBC News on Westminster council’s suggestion they should take control over vacant … Continue reading “Empty Homes”

Responding to the announcement of new US tariffs, Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: “Donald … Continue reading “‘Reciprocal tariffs’ are economic madness”

New analysis reveals British households will pay an extra £1,112 on average in tax from April 2025, as the government … Continue reading “Tax hikes will cost British families over £1,000 per year on average”

Responding to the Spring Statement, Tom Clougherty, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs, said:  “The Chancellor is right … Continue reading “Sluggish growth demonstrates need for more fundamental reform “

Responding to a new report by Action on Smoking and Health, Dr Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the … Continue reading “IEA Responds to ASH Report”