Media posts Archive

Commenting on the Chancellor’s Budget, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: Fiscal drag “This Budget … Continue reading

‘Tax breaks’ wrong solution to rising childcare costs

18 March 2014

Regulation

‘Tax breaks’ wrong solution to rising childcare costs

18 March 2014

Further government interference in childcare will not lower costs

Commenting on the government’s extension of childcare tax breaks, Mark Littlewood, Director General at the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: … Continue reading

Free-market reforms insulate against economic crises and electoral defeat

18 March 2014

Economic Theory

Free-market reforms insulate against economic crises and electoral defeat

18 March 2014

New IEA research shows that free-market reforms insulate countries from the worst effects of economic crises

There is no need for a government to choose between reforming the economy and remaining popular, according to new research … Continue reading

UK faces crippling tax rises to pay for ageing population

13 March 2014

Tax and Fiscal Policy

UK faces crippling tax rises to pay for ageing population

13 March 2014

New IEA research reveals the staggering level of the government’s hidden indebtedness

To fund future pension and social care obligations, the government will need to cut spending by more than a quarter, … Continue reading

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2014 Budget should be the last in its current format

11 March 2014

Government and Institutions

2014 Budget should be the last in its current format

11 March 2014

IEA releases its recommendations for the 2014 Budget

The Budget has moved far beyond its original purpose, creating uncertainty for both business and households across the UK. Measures … Continue reading

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NMW increase will hit the most vulnerable the hardest

26 February 2014

Labour Market

NMW increase will hit the most vulnerable the hardest

26 February 2014

For people out of work, the real minimum wage is zero

Commenting on the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation of a 3% rise in the minimum wage to £6.50 from October, Mark … Continue reading

Government must do more to end state-funded political activism

5 February 2014

Government and Institutions

Government must do more to end state-funded political activism

5 February 2014

New IEA research calls for urgent action to prevent state-funded political activism

Urgent action must be taken to prevent taxpayers’ money being spent on political campaigning. New research released today calls for … Continue reading

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IEA Media Posts.

Royal Mail sell-off is still a good news story for taxpayers

Royal Mail sell-off is still a good news story for taxpayers

IEA announces final six in the running for Brexit Prize

IEA announces final six in the running for Brexit Prize

2014 Budget represents a missed opportunity

2014 Budget represents a missed opportunity

‘Tax breaks’ wrong solution to rising childcare costs

‘Tax breaks’ wrong solution to rising childcare costs

Free-market reforms insulate against economic crises and electoral defeat

Free-market reforms insulate against economic crises and electoral defeat

UK faces crippling tax rises to pay for ageing population

UK faces crippling tax rises to pay for ageing population

2014 Budget should be the last in its current format

2014 Budget should be the last in its current format

NMW increase will hit the most vulnerable the hardest

NMW increase will hit the most vulnerable the hardest

Government must do more to end state-funded political activism

Government must do more to end state-funded political activism

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