Steve Hughes

Head of Economic and Social Policy


Steve Hughes is the Head of Economic and Social Policy. Before joining Policy Exchange, Steve worked at the Bank of England in its Banking Services Directorate, where he conducted research into the circulation of banknotes, and helped manage the regulatory system that governs cash distribution in the UK. Prior to this, Steve worked at the British Chambers of Commerce, producing economic indicators and advising on tax, international trade and SME finance policy. He has also worked in Parliament, researching HM Treasury legislation as it passed through the House of Commons. Steve read economics at the University of Nottingham.

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Welfare, Work and Young People

Welfare, Work and Young People

by | Aug 18, 2016

Read Publication Welfare, Work and Young People calls for an overhaul of the way that the Government provides benefits, employment support and advice to young people. The paper says that the Government should do more to differentiate welfare support for people under...
Welfare Manifesto 2015

Welfare Manifesto 2015

by | Feb 3, 2015

Read Publication Pensioners should be asked to ‘opt-in’ to receive their Winter Fuel Payment as part of plans to make the welfare system fairer, more affordable and fit for the 21st century. As much as £400million a year could be saved under the proposal. Recipients...
Bonus ISAs

Bonus ISAs

by | Jan 16, 2015

Read Publication People should be given more flexibility to build up their tax-free savings pots during the course of a lifetime under new plans to introduce a Bonus ISA (BISA). The BISA would be offered to anybody who is unable to use their full annual tax-free...