thinktank
Coverage of thinktank in the Nexus archive.
- High-street slot machines and casinos could face £460m tax rise under Burnham
High-street slot machines and casinos could face a £460m tax increase under Andy Burnham if he acts as prime minister, supported by 43% public backing according to a thinktank. The policy targets adult gaming centres, which have proliferated in economically deprived areas.
- Public procurement of electricity could save GB households £200 a year, says thinktank
A thinktank suggests that public procurement of electricity by the government could save households in England, Scotland, and Wales up to £200 annually. The plan aims to reduce energy bills by having the government act as the sole buyer of electricity before resale.
- ‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says
A proposed travel card for northern England modeled on London’s Oyster system could save commuters up to £276 annually and generate £2.7bn in five years by simplifying transport and capping fares at the cheapest rate.
- Under Trump, more than 145,000 US kids have been separated from their parents, a study shows
A study reveals over 145,000 U.S. children were separated from parents under Trump's immigration policies, with experts citing trauma. Stephen Miller, Trump's immigration advisor, defends his policies and self-esteem despite criticism.