John O’Connell: Social care needs more money – but higher Council Tax is not the right way to deliver it

The local government system is not fit for purpose. Simply demanding more cash from overburdened taxpayers is no solution.

“A missed opportunity.” “Spending barely trimmed.” It’s a thumbs-down for the Chancellor from centre-right think tanks

The Centre for Social Justice applauds the Universal Credit changes. But praise elsewhere is thin.

Alex Wild: This should be the last ever Autumn Statement

Having two major fiscal events a year creates uncertainty and tempts Chancellors to pursue gimmicks.

Hammond’s debut. His big task is to persuade business that an Open Britain lies ahead after we leave the EU

Circumstances dictate a suck-it-and-see Autumn Statement – but also one that can transcend its own caution by pointing to a visionary landscape ahead.

Andrew Lilico: Infrastructure. Housing. Tariffs. Financial Services. CAP. What Hammond should announce next week.

The second piece in our mini-series on the Autumn Statement, which takes place a week from today.

Rory Meakin: A clutch of taxes deserve to be abolished

A simpler tax system would bring many benefits.

Alex Morton: May should call an general election next spring. Britain’s economic position demands it.

She needs the larger majority that a poll would deliver if she is to achieve her programme at a time of pre-Brexit turbulence.

Alex Morton: A message to the Prime Minister – we still need a smaller state.

What stands in the way of the homes, jobs and savings proclaimed on the masthead of this site is not a state that’s too liberal, but one that’s not liberal enough.

Mike Denham: Scotland is addicted to overspending

If they became independent, it would require drastic action to balance the books.

Sam Bowman: Why we at the Adam Smith Institute are best described as neoliberals – not libertarians

It’s time to defend and promote the ideas that have helped to bring globalisation – and in turn brought more wealth, peace and opportunity to billions of people.

Tony Hockley: It’s time for Hammond to stand up to this cynical campaign to more hospital spending

Taxpayer support must begin to reward those who change, not protect those who do not.

Quietly, discreetly and without a fanfare, Ministers bury austerity

What will replace the surplus target?

May decisions for autumn. 1) What’s to be done about the deficit?

The Prime Minister and Hammond must choose between risks.

Harry Fairhead: Why the average household’s lifetime tax bill will be over £800,000

The salient point is that it is government intervention that raises the cost of living.

Rebalancing the economy requires a new monetary policy

Both consumer price inflation and higher interest rates are needed.