The Welfare Cap: A measure designed with the sole aim of creating a ‘dividing line’ between the Conservative-led Government and the Opposition has been met with disarming equanimity and consensus from across the front benches. But SMF's Nigel Keohane finds six ways a future government can cheat the cap.
There was precious little in the Budget in way of reform to public services. SMF Research Director Nigel Keohane looks at what a more positive and long-term strategy might be for reforming public services and increasing productivity in public services?
Most of the comment about the Government’s plans to create ‘freedom and choice in pensions’ has focused on what people will do as a result of the changes. Will we cash out our defined contribution pensions and buy sportscars? Will we throw ourselves at the mercy of the state when all our money is spent? SMF Research Director Nigel Keohane is not convinced by those who portend doom.
