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Stamping Down
The Government is currently considering whether or not to reduce stamp duty in the coming months ahead of any election. This new report by Alex Morton argues that stamp duty on homes is a tax on mobility and aspiration, and calls for drastic cuts.
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CPS response to Labour's key revenue raisers
CPS responses to the three centrepiece "revenue raisers" from the Labour manifesto
A Pensions and Savings Manifesto
Michael Johnson outlines some reforms to pensions and savings that political parties should consider while writing their General Election manifestos.
Why Corporation Tax Cuts Work
Corporation tax cuts have had a positive impact but Labour have threatened to reverse them
How to Overcome Selection by House Price
Grammar schools offer a chance to escape selection by house price.
Auto-Protection
The 2015 liberalisation of pensions was welcome but the risk management is needed.Michael Johnson proposes "auto-protection" at private pension age.
Fiscal Prudence Triumphs over Political Gimmicks
The Chancellor made the right decision not to splash the cash at the Spring Budget
Helping JAMs without breaking the bank
Proposals to help ordinary working families that won't break the bank for the Chancellor
Manufacturing: How to Fuel the Fire
The UK manufacturing sector needs a supply side revolution if it is to continue to occupy a competitive position on the world stage. There is a continuing need for UK manufacturing, particularly in boosting productivity and exports.
NHS needs a Royal Commission to deliver health system fit for the 21st century
Lord Saatchi presses for a Royal Commission into the future of the NHS
Beware of BT Mobile Domination
The growing dominance of BT in the spectrum market is leading to higher prices for customers. Ofcom needs to prioritise action.
Housing: The Moment of Maximum Opportunity
CPS report sets out recommendations to meet the UK's urgent housing need.
LGPS: A Lost Decade
Michael Johnson reports on the "Lost Decade" for the local government pension schemes that has seen costs skyrocket with no reward for savers.
The Kindness of Strangers
The Bank of England must stop ‘depending on kindness of strangers’ to bolster the UK economy.
Time for a DfiD diet?
Over 30 years, extreme poverty has fallen from one in two to one in five in the developing world. Evidence shows that international trade rather than overseas aid has achieved this