


Are there votes in digital policy?
Recent years have witnessed a sharp rise in interest from all three main political parties in using technology to transform the way public services are delivered. This has been driven by two main factors. The first is the pressing need for greater efficiency. Right...
Three reasons to welcome the Sharing Economy Review
Just eight weeks after the government announced the launch of a review into the sharing economy, the project’s findings have been published in a report: Unlocking the Sharing Economy. Led by Debbie Wosskow, CEO of Love Home Swap, the review was tasked with examining...
Why an NHS Kitemark for health apps is good for doctors and patients
This week an NHS kite mark for health-related smartphone apps was announced as one of several new technology initiatives being supported by NHS chiefs in England. Policy Exchange welcomes the move, which is expected to increase doctors’ confidence in prescribing apps...
Are elected mayors enough to deliver the Northern Powerhouse?
Plans to create a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ took a significant step forward this week with the announcement that Greater Manchester will gain its own directly elected mayor from 2017. The government has made the introduction of the position a condition of devolving...