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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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A month of political fudge and indecision
Over the last month the electoral interests of public figures have led to dither and delay on vital policy issues.
A Marginal Autumn Statement
The Autumn Statement rightly emphasised house-building. however the Chancellor set aside deficit reduction in favour of extra spending and a renewed commitment to ring-fencing.
What's behind the Housing Crisis?
125,000 homes were completed in England for 2014-15, but 320,000 homes are needed annually to relieve housing strains.
The Great Green Hangover
The Government must act now to cut bills and avoid an energy crisis next year.
No Time for Complacency on UK Economy
There has been success in the UK in reducing unemployment and public sector share of economy since 2010. But the country's record current account deficit of 5.1% of GDP poses threat to its continuedeconomic recovery.
Portugal's Demographic Crisis
As Portugal recovers from recession it must overcome a second looming crisis: rapid depopulation.
Tax credit reform should focus on one issue: the marginal rate
The Chancellor should remove the huge barrier to the low paid being rewarded for taking on more work.
The Facts About Fugitive Methane
Methane, the main component of natural gas, has a high greenhouse potential, and opponents of shale gas production argue that even if one or two percent of the gas leaks, the advantage of natural gas over coal would be negated.
An ISA-Centric Savings World
Michael Johnson slams the current system of pension tax relief and urges the Government to usher in a new era of ISA-centric savings.
Not out of the woods yet
With the Spending Review looming, the Government should use the opportunity to implement further supply side reforms and deficit reduction measures to ensure that UK economic growth and labour market performance remain strong.
Ending the ratchet: from ever closer union to a two way street
Britain should make reforms to EU institutions to end the ‘ratchet’ effort - embodied in the commitment to ever-closer union - central to its renegotiation plans, writes Andrew Tyrie MP.
The Green Revolution We Need and its Anti-Science Opponents
Failing to embrace technological progress is endangering the environment, the economy and millions of lives.
Corbynomics: A Path to Penury
Corbynomics is based on the false premise that Britain is a free market nirvana. Britain needs much deeper pro-market reforms not a return to nationalisation.
How to Privatise the High Street
The Government should enhance Business Improvement Districts and support locally-lead regeneration of Britain’s streets.
The Enterprise Right to Buy
The Government should extend Right to Buy to commercial tenants. This could increase development and help reduce the deficit.