Emily Carver

Emily Carver is Head of Media at the Institute of Economic Affairs.

Articles

Coronavirus

The worst of Covid is over – and there’s nothing ‘reckless’ about getting our freedoms back

Covid may not be over, but England’s public health emergency is. From Thursday, all remaining domestic legal restrictions for Covid-19 will be axed. This includes mandates to self-isolate with a positive test, and the winding down of taxpayer-funded mass testing, though some guidance will remain in place. This decision is a recognition that the risk […]

Policy

Anti-gambling campaigners load the dice against fun

Problem gambling can plunge individuals into severe financial distress, destroy relationships and lead to criminal activity. This is not to be downplayed. However, as is the case with so many societal problems – be it obesity, alcohol or drug misuse – government’s ability to identify the issue is not always matched by its ability to […]

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