Commentary & Podcasts
Commentary
Will the new Living Wage make up for the cuts to Tax Credits? Yes and No.
SMF Researcher Ben Richards has the analysis on whether the new Living Wage, announced by George Osborne in the Summer Budget, will make up for the cuts to Tax Credits
| Published: | 08 July 2015 |
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Commentary
Grand Designs? Getting the government’s ‘pay to stay’ social housing policy right
SMF Research Director Nigel Keohane examines the government's announcement that social housing tenants earning more than £30,000 (£40,000 in London) will have to pay up to the market rent.
| Published: | 07 July 2015 |
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Commentary
Chalk + Talk: Taxing Issues
SMF Chief Economist Nida Broughton summarises our latest Chalk + Talk seminar where Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, discussed the UK's tax system and possible reforms in this parliament.
| Published: | 23 June 2015 |
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Commentary
Osborne’s Risky Rule
SMF Chief Economist Nida Broughton examines the possible side effects of today's announcement by the Chancellor that he plans to legislate to stop future Governments spending more than they receive in revenues.
| Published: | 10 June 2015 |
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Chalk + Talk: Why can’t the British think straight about railways?
SMF's Sean O'Brien summarises our latest ESRC sponsored Chalk + Talk session with Professor Karel Williams on the UK's rail network.
| Published: | 29 May 2015 |
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Commentary
Sticking around: The rise of the expert Minister?
SMF Director Emran Mian explores whether the recent increased ministerial lifespan is creating expert Secretaries of State and what implications this has for civil servants, policy makers and political accountability.
| Published: | 19 May 2015 |
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