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James Heywood

James Heywood is Head of Welfare and Opportunity at the Centre for Policy Studies.

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The demographic time bomb is ticking – we can't keep doling out money to pensioners who don't need it

James Heywood - 23 Jun 2022

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For all the hype about tax cuts, Sunak's focus on investment could turn out to be much more important

James Heywood - 24 Mar 2022

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Rishi Sunak can't wave a magic wand – but he can take the edge off inflation for the poorest

James Heywood - 16 Mar 2022

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With bills soaring, the Government is left with only limited choices – and imperfect options

James Heywood - 3 Feb 2022

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Tougher sanctions won't tackle the big issue in Britain's labour market

James Heywood - 28 Jan 2022

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Rishi's rabbit was making Universal Credit do what it was always supposed to – make work pay

James Heywood - 28 Oct 2021

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Britain is slipping down the tax league table – and that's a real cause for concern

James Heywood - 22 Oct 2021

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Keeping the £20 Universal Credit uplift is neither cost-effective nor compassionate

James Heywood - 20 Aug 2021

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Now UC it, now you don't – Rishi kicks the welfare can down the road

James Heywood - 4 Mar 2021