This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at 16 problems facing the country. The Adam Smith Institute’s latest discussion paper, written by Dr. Madsen Pirie, details the key problems facing Britain today.

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at why it's time to split up the Home Office. The Adam Smith Institute’s latest paper, written by Henry Hill, argues that we should split the Home Office into two new, more focused Departments: Immigration and Security. The Home Office has presided over numerous...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of DEFRA. The Adam Smith Institute’s latest discussion paper, written by Tim Ambler, proposes a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of the Department for Environment,...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of the DHSC. The Adam Smith Institute’s latest discussion paper, written by Tim Ambler, proposes a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of the Department of...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of the DWP. The Adam Smith Institute’s latest discussion paper, written by Tim Ambler, proposes a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of the Department for...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at protecting encryption from the Online Safety Bill. End-to-end encryption is foundational to the proper functioning of our online experience; The Online Safety Bill would—in its current form—undermine end-to-end encryption by empowering Ofcom to demand service providers use ‘accredited technology’ to give them access...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at reforming the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has responsibility for a number of functions that are currently performed inefficiently and represent poor value for taxpayer money; DLUHC should set strategy and draft...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute provides a plan for 'full fat' freeports. Some academic economists are sceptical of the ability of freeports to add value to the British economy, arguing that they primarily divert (rather than create) economic activity; Policymakers need not risk this being the case—freeports offer an exciting...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at reforming HM Treasury. This report proposes a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of HM Treasury. This paper is part of the Adam Smith Institute’s “Reforming the Civil Service” series. The Treasury has responsibility for a number of...

This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at testing the Government's projections for electricity supply and nuclear capacity. This report highlights the fact that the Government is under-investing in the nuclear power it needs to reach its decarbonisation targets, and sets out how we can fast-track approval for modern, less expensive,...