It is easy to show that the UK Government rarely conducts ‘evidence-based policymaking’, but not to describe a politically feasible use of evidence in Westminster politics. Rather, we need to understand developments from a policymaker’s perspective before we can offer advice to which they will...
Those who were already living in the EU before 31 December 2020 had been reassured that they will receive the same uprating to UK state pensions as paid to those living in the UK. This is currently based on the‘triple lock’formula, or the highest of earnings growth, price inflation or...
The solution (both for pensions and OPEB) is for states to shift to systems based on “defined contribution” rather than “defined benefit.” By definition, DC systems don’t have unfunded liabilities. Here’s a summary of the difference between the two approaches put together by the South ...
I have accepted that advice. It’s therefore with great hope that I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency. [44] Calculated with data from: a) Dataset: “Table 3.1. Government Current Receipts and Expenditures [Billions of dollars].” U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Last ...
One senior UK government source told me the Holyrood legislation was a "phenomenal mess" which could cause problems across the country regarding pensions, benefits, schools and prisons. A second senior source described it as a "constitutional nightmare". ...
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An independent, government-backed review has been launched to gather evidence on the financial opportunities of sustainability for the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses. Over the next six months, the Willow […] What was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks ...
Canadian public servants report feeling unable to give ‘fearless advice’ to leaders Politicised decision-making is denting Canadian public servants’ confidence about giving frank and neutral advice to leaders, while declining trust in government is affecting its ability to overcome important challenges...
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UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interest January 15 2025 England’s council debt threatens local government overhaul ...