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After the Virus: A plan for restoring growth
Major new report by Sajid Javid MP and Centre for Policy Studies sets out a vision for economic recovery after the pandemic. Report stresses vital importance of Bank of England independence but argues that the Government and the Bank should consider a shift in its remit from targeting inflation to nominal GDP, in order to better deliver sustained growth.
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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.
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.