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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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The Lifetime ISA: Potential next steps
The introduction of the Lifetime ISA, as first proposed by the CPS, is a triumph for savers. However the Government must now act to ensure that the full benefits of the new pensions product can be realised.
How do energy costs affect UK steel?
The UK’s energy and climate policies have exacerbated the problems faced by the steel industry by burdening it with punitively high electricity prices.
Budget 2016: a get out of jail free card?
The Chancellor has ducked much needed major reforms, but he still has a few get out of jail free cards...
Are the doommongers right about the UK economy?
Which is the greater economic risk: an impending recession or missing borrowing forecasts?
A new, simple, revenue neutral tax code
The complexity of the tax code is increasing rapidly, doubling in length since 2005. The Government must introduce a new, simplified tax code for business.
EC proposals threaten UK ports
The European Commission’s proposed Ports Services Regulation poses major risks to UK’s currently competitive ports industry.
Harnessing Entrepreneurship to secure Britain's Borders
Despite significant progress under this government in retrieving the legacy of the failed IT projects it inherited, Britain still cannot be confident in the systems that currently secure its borders.
The 2016 Budget: Pensions
Leading analyst Michael Johnson summarises four potential scenarios for much needed pensions reform ahead of the March Budget.
Break BT's Monopoly on Broadband Infrastructure
UK broadband infrastructure is falling behind international competitors. BT's monopoly should be referred to the Competition & Markets Authority.
The Price of Law
At £1000 per hour, the rates charged by top London corporate law firms are now so high they risk restricting access to justice.
99p petrol will not last forever
The current low price of oil is unsustainable for oil producing nations. The government must act now to ensure shale gas can fill the UK energy gap.
The Abolition of Deposit Insurance
Andreas Wesemann argues that the government must stop insuring bank deposits � a practice that has only resulted in an increase in the probability and severity of banking crises.
The Last Act of the Greek Tragedy?
The Greek Pensions system is close to collapse: there are just 138 people in employment for 100 Greek pensioners – compared with 275 in the UK.
Reform failing Local Government Pensions Scheme NOW
The failing LGPS (2014) must be overhauled and replaced with a new sustainable, defined contribution scheme: LGPS (2018).
The Local Government Pension Scheme: Crisis Awaits
Chronically mismanaged, the LGPS ultimately risks running out of cash to meet pensions in payment.