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‘We probably didn’t cut enough’ may be the most important revelation from Cameron’s book

The heated debate about fiscal policy a decade ago is often forgotten. It matters that the former Prime Minister now acknowledges he came down on the wrong side.

By Mark Wallace | 19 September 2019 | 91 comments

The Conservatives: not the Party of “f*ck business”, but not the Party of blind obedience to big business, either

Prioritising large over small, or current businesses over future businesses, would hurt workers, consumers, taxpayers, investors and the nation.

By Mark Wallace | 27 June 2018 | 114 comments

The consequences of Customs Union indecision. How Britain could end up with EEA-lite – formally or informally.

The longer the delay in making a decision, the longer it will take for an alternative to be ready.

By Paul Goodman | 9 May 2018 | 333 comments

Round-up of reaction to the Spring Statement

How have think-tanks, business organisations and campaign groups responded to the Chancellor’s fiscal and economic news?

13 March 2018 | 12 comments

‘Partial’ customs union means paying a high price to be stuck in EU limbo

But a vote on some form of customs union is coming. Might it become a confidence issue?

By Mark Wallace | 19 February 2018 | 390 comments

Carillion’s collapse would be tough for any government – but for the Party of business it is twice as dangerous

The price of being thought business-minded is that it reflects particularly badly on Tory ministers when the private sector gets it wrong.

By Mark Wallace | 15 January 2018 | 68 comments

May’s decision to close down the Business Advisory Group has implications for Hammond

The Treasury is not – and should not be – in charge of the Brexit process.

By Mark Wallace | 23 September 2016 | 6 comments

James Sproule: Business should see Brexit as a golden opportunity for change

The fourth in our series of pieces on economic policy after the referendum decision.

By James Sproule | 15 July 2016 | 13 comments

James Sproule: Osborne has posed problems for business recently. But this Budget was, on balance, good news.

Especially so for smaller firms and entrepreneurs.

By James Sproule | 18 March 2016 | 9 comments

Budget 2016: Think-tank reaction round-up

All the expert reaction to business rates relief, the changing deficit forecasts, the sugar tax and more.

By Mark Wallace | 16 March 2016 | 12 comments

Autumn Statement and Spending Review: Think tank reaction round-up

Too far or not far enough? Welcome u-turn or misguided retreat? Westminster’s policy experts have their say.

By Mark Wallace | 25 November 2015 | 13 comments

The Budget: Think tank reaction round-up

Was this a Robin Hood budget or a disaster? The experts have their say.

By Mark Wallace | 8 July 2015 | 30 comments

The Budget: Think tank reaction round-up

A selection of the reaction from policy experts around Westminster.

By Mark Wallace | 18 March 2015 | 6 comments

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