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Of course we blame politicians for everything – they bring it on themselves

11 February 2014

Of course we blame politicians for everything – they bring it on themselves

Ryan Bourne
11 February 2014
‘In our age’ George Orwell once remarked, ‘there is no such thing as “keeping out of politics”. All issues are … Continue reading “Of course we blame politicians for everything – they bring it on themselves”

Deregulating the labour market: it’s not that easy

1 October 2012

Deregulating the labour market: it’s not that easy

Len Shackleton
1 October 2012
It is very difficult to deregulate the labour market. Here is a timely case in point – the continuing existence … Continue reading “Deregulating the labour market: it’s not that easy”

Why is it so difficult to shrink government?

3 February 2012

Why is it so difficult to shrink government?

Linda Whetstone
3 February 2012
Government spending and regulation come about through an alliance of interests both within and outside the government, and once established … Continue reading “Why is it so difficult to shrink government?”

Why quangos need to be reined in

21 July 2009

Why quangos need to be reined in

Len Shackleton
21 July 2009
, attempting to justify the Commission’s stance on the “public benefit” test for independent schools on the radio last week. … Continue reading “Why quangos need to be reined in”

Acas needs reform

4 November 2010

Acas needs reform

Len Shackleton
4 November 2010
Acas, (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) was originally tipped for abolition by the Coalition. It now appears that it … Continue reading “Acas needs reform”

Bonfire of the quangos is mostly hot air

14 October 2010

Bonfire of the quangos is mostly hot air

Richard Wellings
14 October 2010
There are over 1,000 quangos in the UK. Today’s news that 192 of them are to be abolished appears to … Continue reading “Bonfire of the quangos is mostly hot air”

Big government is here to stay

24 September 2010

Big government is here to stay

Richard Wellings
24 September 2010
Public sector workers are understandably concerned about the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR). Trade union leaders have recently … Continue reading “Big government is here to stay”

How £2 billion of the further education budget is wasted

4 November 2009

How £2 billion of the further education budget is wasted

Alison Wolf
4 November 2009
In this new video, Professor Alison Wolf discusses the disastrous impact of Soviet-style central planning on the UK’s adult education … Continue reading “How £2 billion of the further education budget is wasted”

Why quangos need to be reined in

21 July 2009
Government and Institutions

Why quangos need to be reined in

Len Shackleton
21 July 2009
It was a disagreeable experience to hear Dame Suzi Leather, Chair of the Charity Commission, attempting to justify the Commission’s … Continue reading “Why quangos need to be reined in”

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