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Brexit reinforces the case for market-oriented reform of Universities

15 July 2016

Education

Brexit reinforces the case for market-oriented reform of Universities

15 July 2016

The “Australian-style” points system that the Leave campaign was advocating during the EU referendum debate might provide more control over … Continue reading

Should the government control the curriculum?

4 July 2016

Education

Should the government control the curriculum?

Philip Booth

4 July 2016

This article is based on a presentation by Prof Booth at the Benedictus Forum, June 2016. I have been asked … Continue reading

Let’s do away with ‘Excellence Frameworks’ in higher education

22 June 2016

Education

Let’s do away with ‘Excellence Frameworks’ in higher education

Len Shackleton

22 June 2016

Three main policy drives – on research, teaching quality and the promotion of social mobility – mean that in recent … Continue reading

Oh, please: Not yet another ‘excellence framework’ for higher education

18 May 2016

Education

Oh, please: Not yet another ‘excellence framework’ for higher education

Len Shackleton

18 May 2016

The Department of Business Innovation and Skills, which in a sensible world probably wouldn’t be responsible for our universities, has … Continue reading

How pupils and taxpayers could benefit from the profit motive in education

9 May 2016

Education

How pupils and taxpayers could benefit from the profit motive in education

Gabriel Sahlgren

9 May 2016

In the past decades, an increasing number of governments have pursued reforms to increase choice, competition and autonomy in education. … Continue reading

Discussion: E-cigarettes – Will regulation ruin a free market?

13 April 2016

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Discussion: E-cigarettes – Will regulation ruin a free market?

13 April 2016

Will the Tobacco Products Directive kill off vaping?

25/05/2016
17:30

In recent years e-cigarettes have flourished in Britain under a free market. Light touch regulation, low barriers to entry and strong competition have resulted in choice, value and innovation. That could all change from May 20th when new EU regulations are introduced. Under Article 20 of the Tobacco Products Directive, most forms of advertising will (more…)