Press Releases
Press Releases from the Policy Exchange team across a range of topics and policy departments.
Industrial Strategy Press Releases
Teams of ‘data geeks’ key to the success of city devolution, says Policy Exchange
Eddie CopelandA new report,Smart Devolution, by leading think tank Policy Exchange says that most cities have vast quantities of data that if accessed and used effectively could help improve public services, optimise transport routes, support the growth of small businesses and even prevent cycling accidents.
Take money from universities to support technical education, says Policy Exchange
Caroline HallNew report calls on BIS to redirect £500m from universities grant funding into Further Education to boost higher level professional and technical education. Further Education should be put on a par with Higher Education with the expansion of student loans to students going to FE, as well as the introduction of maintenance support.
Spread the benefits of a capital-owning democracy to reduce inequality
Caroline HallPolicy Exchange proposes mass distribution of RBS and Lloyds’ shares, compulsory savings, the introduction of a Bonus Isa and a new generation of private sector Premium Bonds.
Smarter use of technology and data could save local authorities £10 billion by 2020
Eddie CopelandA report released today by leading think-tank Policy Exchange highlights how every year councils lose more than £1 billion by failing to identify where fraud has taken place. The paper also sheds light on how a lack of data sharing and collaboration between many local authorities, as well as the use of bespoke IT systems, keeps the cost of providing public services unsustainably high.
Bonus ISA scheme would give people more savings flexibility during their lifetime, says think tank
Caroline HallNew scheme will allow people to keep more of their own money from one off windfalls such as proceeds from a house sale or an inheritance.
