Why it’s time for the Right to reform modern capitalism
Capitalism has a track record of allieviating poverty. But if the government wants to highlight its successes, it needs to…
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A U-Turn on tax credits may be harder than it looks
The government has boxed itself in, leaving itself with few ways to lessen the blow.
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How the tampon tax is bringing together feminists and eurosceptic Tories
A proposed amendment to the finance bill has forged an unlikely alliance.
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Why did the cost of tax credits go from £1bn in 1999 to £30bn today?
Spoiler alert: it didn’t.
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Has the cost of tax credits really ballooned?
Far from spiralling out of control, the increase in expenditure on tax credits is entirely expected, explains Declan Gaffney.
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What’s Labour’s plan for the railways?
Labour’s plan is not about harking back to the past, but providing the best service for the future, says Jonathan…
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The Silk Roads rise again
The ancient network across central Asia shaped trade and culture for centuries. Now, as its economy slows, China is building…
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The government is in a mess over tax credits. But Frank Field’s solution won’t work
Rather than fiddling at the margins, the government should just reverse its tax cuts for the wealthy.
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