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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 First Steps Budget
“For spoilers ahead of the Autumn Statement later this year, you could do worse than to look at anything coming out from the Centre for Policy Studies”
The Essential Importance of Improved Productivity
The Government must take an all-encompassing approach to tackle the UK's productivity problem.
The Workplace ISA and the ISA Pension
Introduce a Workplace ISA and ISA Pensions and reduce the deficit by up to £10 billion per year.
Welfare Dependency Falls But Still Much Further To Go
Over half of all UK households are still receiving more from the state than they pay in taxes.
The Poodle Bites Back: Select Committees and the Revival of Parliament
Andrew Tyrie MP, Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee, argues that despite the ‘anti-politics’ mood in the UK, the House of Commons is achieving notable success in reforming itself into a more effective institution.
The Case for an Office for Inter-generational Responsibility
Michael Johnson responds to the OBR’s latest annual Fiscal Sustainability report, warning that UK debt is snowballing with frightening momentum – and it is the young who will be hit hardest.
How to cut Inheritance Tax
Make inheritance tax fairer by simplifying the system with a broader base and lower rate, and eliminating many of the existing inefficient tax reliefs.
Who will care for Generation Y?
Michael Johnson warns that Generation Y could be the first generation to experience a quality of life below that of its (baby boomer) parents.
A Suggestion for the Housing and Planning Minister
Keith Boyfield and Daniel Greenberg urge Brandon Lewis to seize the opportunity of a new Government to tackle Britain’s housing shortage.
Some suggestions for the new pensions minister
Pensions analyst Michael Johnson urges new pensions minister Ros Altmann to continue with the bold reforms that her predecessor began.
Unleashing the Sharing Economy
The Government should go further and faster to promote the Sharing Economy.
The Triple Challenge Facing Britain's Oil and Gas Sector
Britain has the highest operating costs in the World for oil production. Radical reform is needed to stem the tide of rising costs, falling prices and heavy taxation.
Competition can Crush Crony Corporatism
Urgent policy reform is needed to reclaim popular capitalism from crony corporatists.
Real Finnish Lessons: The true story of an education superpower
Gabriel Heller Sahlgren challenges conventional wisdom regarding the reasons for Finland’s remarkable education success.
Is Public Borrowing Justified if for Investment Only?
The idea has received renewed interest in the current election campaign and in the context of the ongoing deficit/debt reduction debate. But is it right?