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Sunday 2nd October | 15.00 – 16.00 The state has taken an almost unprecedented level of control over the economy. Wages subsidised, business loans completely underwritten and direct cost of living payments, the bill falling on future taxpayers. How do we grow the economy in future, create jobs and generate revenue to help cover theContinue reading “How to build a more pro-enterprise economy”

Monday, 3rd October | 14.00-15.00Hosted by the IEA & RSSB What does the next decade look like for rail? What progress has been made so far with the transition to the Great British Railways body, and what should the new government be doing to address the challenges ahead? Speakers: Mark Littlewood (Chair), Director General ofContinue reading “Great British Railways: what’s next for rail?“

Monday, 3rd October | 12.45 – 13.45 What are the benefits of broadening drug policy beyond the misuse of drugs? Psilocybin’s proven to treat cluster migraines. Cannabis has been shown to treat Alzheimer’s and multiple mental health conditions. Is now the time to move to more evidence-based drug policy, or are these still hazardous substancesContinue reading “UK drug reform: is it time to rethink drug policy?“

Monday, 3rd October | 11.30 – 12.30 Hosted by The UK needs a skills agenda to boost productivity, create green jobs, drive innovation and ease the burden on taxpayers. Should there be more vocational pathways which offer more opportunity for social mobility? Is more focus needed on upskilling and reskilling to build the industries ofContinue reading “Is the UK’s approach to apprenticeships failing the levelling up agenda?”

Monday, 3rd October | 10.15 – 11.15 Does the drive to net zero punish the poorest in society? Is maintaining the 2050 target unrealistic considering the growing threat to energy security? Or is net zero the only way to combat climate change and would the economic, social, and environmental costs be far greater if weContinue reading “Energy crisis: can the UK afford net zero?”

Monday, 3rd October | 09.00 – 10.00 After almost three decades of council tax, is it still the best way to fund local councils and services? Are councils doing the best they can with the resources they have? Does a cap in rises protect local taxpayers or encourage consistent increases? Are unitaries the future? Speakers:Continue reading “The TPA’s Great Council Tax Debate”

Sunday 4th October | 16.00-17.00Hosted by In the months since Brexit, the British government has moved assertively to demonstrate its commitment to free trade. The U.K. recently announced an agreement in principle for a free trade agreement with Japan, and it has negotiated a wide range of continuity agreements with existing trading partners. But theContinue reading “UK Free Trade After Brexit: The United States and Beyond”