David Merlin-Jones is a Research Fellow in economics and energy at Civitas. The UK is still in an economic crisis, and Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement is therefore eagerly and nervously awaited by many. Mr Osborne must bear in mind that with the economic outlook appearing increasingly dismal, the time for ad-hoc policies has passed, and […]
David Merlin-Jones is a Research Fellow in economics and energy at Civitas. Chris Huhne’s ability to stretch the truth has reached new levels after his speech at the Lib Dem party conference. From 2004-9, Britain has experienced the worst energy bill increases throughout Europe: domestic electricity prices rose by 75%, and gas prices by 122%. Now, […]
David Merlin-Jones is a Research Fellow at Civitas, where he specialises in economics, energy and industry and author of Chain Reactions: How the Chemical Industry Can Shrink Our Carbon Footprint. ‘We are sending a clear signal to the international community that the UK is committed to the low-carbon economy.’ So said Energy Secretary Chris Huhne […]
David Merlin-Jones is a Research Fellow in economics and energy at Civitas. The EU’s flagship environmental policy is a disaster on a titanic scale. Not only is it adding to energy bills, aggravating fuel poverty and leading to international trade wars, it has also had no real environmental benefit and is unlikely to provide any until […]