James Richards

is a freelance journalist

Recent articles

Property taxes raised £66.8bn in 2014-15, Taxpayers’ Alliance review finds

The amount of revenue raised though property taxes in 2014-15 was £66.8bn, an increase of nearly 3... Read more
IPPR urges government to adopt ‘North First’ infrastructure policy

The government should revise its infrastructure strategy to prioritise investment in the North of... Read more
Move 25,000 civil servants out of London to boost devolution, says think-tank

Moving civil servants out of London is needed to promote greater innovation and productivity in... Read more
MPs and peers criticise “sticking plaster” OECD tax avoidance reforms

An all-party parliamentary group has claimed the international proposals to combat global tax... Read more
Public spending boost needed to protect economy from Brexit risks, says IPPR

A fiscal stimulus will be needed to help the UK respond to the economic shock of Brexit, the... Read more
Economic slowdown after Brexit “to lead to jump in borrowing”

Public sector borrowing is set to increase by around £47bn over the next four years as the economy... Read more
Home ownership in England falls to 30 year low

Home ownership in England has fallen to a level last seen in 1986 thanks to rising housing costs... Read more
IfG: improved knowledge sharing needed to boost public service integration

A more robust approach to public service integration, including increased sharing of both best... Read more
Sir Julian King to be given European Commission security portfolio

The UK’s candidate for its next European commissioner, Sir Julian King, will be given the... Read more
Poverty ‘costs public finances around £78bn a year’

Dealing with the effects of poverty costs the public purse around £78bn a year, equivalent to... Read more

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