Housing· Tax Home economics How to put England’s broken housing taxes on firmer foundations 24 September 2026 by Hannah Aldridge and Mike Brewer and Matthew Cavanagh England’s housing taxes are a mess: Council Tax still rests on 1991 valuations, and Stamp Duty gums up the market. This briefing note shows who loses out, and sets out a roadmap to a fairer, proportional tax on residential property. READ MORE
Tax Thin end of the wedge Putting the tax burden on middle earners in an international and historical context 2 September 2026 by Matthew Cavanagh and James Smith Taxes have risen a lot since the election with policy measures estimated to add around £70 billion to annual receipts by the end of the decade. So in this spotlight we dig into where this leaves the tax burden facing middle earners. READ MORE
Public services· Public finances· Growth· Tax See it. Say it. Sort it. How to reset Britain’s economic policy 14 May 2026 by Matthew Cavanagh and Alex Clegg and Ruth Curtice and James Smith This briefing note sets out how the Government should reset its economic strategy against a bleak backdrop of weak growth, falling living standards, and high borrowing costs. It provides clear direction – a ruthless prioritisation of growth and focus on living standards – while calling for honesty about the scale of Britain’s problems and setting out a bold agenda for change. READ MORE
