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.

Steve Hughes

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Business tax battle lines beginning to be drawn

Business tax battle lines beginning to be drawn

by | Jul 1, 2014

The election battleground of taxation policy grew in intensity today. Just as in 2010, when Labour’s planned hike in Employer National Insurance contributions was opposed by the Conservatives, business taxation policy will present a clear dividing line between the two...