Press Releases

CPS welcomes MPs' call for pensions reform

The CPS welcomes the new report from the Work and Pensions Committee, incorporating a number of ideas proposed by Michael Johnson, CPS Research Fellow.

CPS announces major new policy programme

CPS announces a major new policy effort to support its New Generation work.

What you need to know about the Spring Statement

Robert Colvile, CPS Director, sets out the five key messages from the Chancellor's Spring Statement

Labour still aren’t being honest with the public about nationalisation

The Centre for Policy Studies responds to John McDonnell’s comments that Labour’s nationalisation plans will cost the taxpayer “absolutely nothing”.

McDonnell's dismissal of nationalisation costs is laughable

Following the CPS report on the cost of Labour's nationalisation plans, figures from the Social Market Foundation put the cost of water industry nationalisation at £90bn.

Labour's nationalisation plans to cost £176bn

'The Cost of Nationalisation' puts a conservative figure on Labour's detail-free nationalisation agenda.

Lord Bamford joins the board of the CPS

Lord Saatchi has announced the appointment of Lord Bamford to the board of the Centre for Policy Studies.

Promote home ownership by reserving 50% of new-build homes for UK residents, urges report by Conservative MP

Chris Philp, MP for Croydon South, proposes major reform of the planning system to increase housebuilding and promote home ownership.

Missed opportunities blight a prudent Budget, says CPS

Robert Colvile and Daniel Mahoney respond to the Autumn Budget.

Fixing Britain's productivity problem is Hammond's only option

The British economy is beset by poor productivity - and it is about to start putting a real squeeze on growth. Its effects have been cushioned by high employment, but with few workers left to add to the Labour market, the only way to boost GDP is to improve productivity. With his deficit target under threat from productivity downgrades, the Budget represents the Chancellor's best chance to tackle the problem.

May and Rudd welcome launch of 'New Generation'

Theresa May and Amber Rudd welcome the launch of the Centre for Policy Studies' 'New Generation' project.

CPS says Britain needs more robots

A new report from Daniel Mahoney argues Britain needs more robots, not fewer.

CPS responds to MPC decision to raise interest rates

Daniel Mahoney, Head of Economic Research, responds to the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates.

Is Nick Clegg's triple lock behind the rise of Corbyn?

Daniel Mahoney writes for The Times Red Box on the unfairness of the state pension triple lock and how the costs have hamstrung the government.

Triple lock on pensions drove young voters to Labour

New report from the CPS suggests growing inter-generational inequality from policies such as the triple-lock on pensions drove young voters to Labour.