WHO proposals on sin taxes could increase a British family’s food bills by nearly £500 each year

17 May 2018
Lifestyle Economics

WHO proposals on sin taxes could increase a British family’s food bills by nearly £500 each year

17 May 2018

IEA releases report on how much increased sin taxes could inflate the cost of food

A behind-closed-doors summit this weekend will agree a manifesto that will dramatically increase the price of food and groceries for … Continue reading “WHO proposals on sin taxes could increase a British family’s food bills by nearly £500 each year”
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Robot tax would damage UK investment & protect just 15 per cent of UK jobs

11 May 2018
Labour Market

Robot tax would damage UK investment & protect just 15 per cent of UK jobs

11 May 2018

IEA releases report on the rise of robots & their potential impact on the labour market

The panic surrounding technological development and the expanding use of robots is largely overstated, based on speculation and limited facts. … Continue reading “Robot tax would damage UK investment & protect just 15 per cent of UK jobs”
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Resolution Foundation identify problem but fail in their solution

8 May 2018
Tax and Fiscal Policy

Resolution Foundation identify problem but fail in their solution

8 May 2018

IEA reacts to proposal for Government to handout £10,000 to millennials to fix intergenerational unfairness

Commenting on the Resolution Foundation’s proposal that every person in Britain should receive £10,000 when they turn 25, Kate Andrews, News … Continue reading “Resolution Foundation identify problem but fail in their solution”
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Non-tariff barriers must be reduced to tackle unusually weak growth in global trade

2 May 2018
Regulation

Non-tariff barriers must be reduced to tackle unusually weak growth in global trade

2 May 2018

IEA releases report on the need to reduce non-tariff barriers post-Brexit

Growing protectionism via the increase in non-tariff barriers to trade, such as local regulations or subsidies, has led to weaker … Continue reading “Non-tariff barriers must be reduced to tackle unusually weak growth in global trade”
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