The Social Market Foundation is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank, standing proudly in the centre-ground of politics since 1989. We bring together people of all parties and none to develop evidence-based policies that support a fair society and a strong economy.
Publication
Fiscally Responsible: The case for reforming Remote Gaming Duty
Online casino gaming is currently undertaxed by the UK - compared to other sectors and other countries. Ahead of the Autumn Budget 2024, this report makes the case for increasing the tax on online casino gaming, and explores public appetite for such a move.
| Published: | 15 October 2024 |
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| Author(s): | Dr James Noyes, Aveek Bhattacharya, Gideon Salutin |
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Out with the bang: Examining the case for alternatives to traditional fireworks
Fireworks have become part and parcel of British winters and cultural life - but they can cause serious harm to all types of animals. This report outlines how we can minimise the impact of these celebrations on animals, while not taking away the enjoyment that people derive from them.
| Published: | 10 October 2024 |
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| Author(s): | Dani Payne, Niamh O Regan |
Publication
The fight for trust
Trust in government is at a historic low. In this paper, Steve van Riel argues that overcoming falling levels of trust will require rethinking how we understand the concept. He sets out aims to help policymakers look a layer beneath the abstract concept of trust, and be “strategic about where greater trust will really make a difference”.
| Published: | 10 October 2024 |
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| Author: | Steve van Riel |
Media Release
Over half of Britons support increasing tax on online gambling
New polling reveals popularity of increased tax on online gambling, as speculation mounts ahead of Autumn Budget
| Published: | 15 October 2024 |
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Media Release
UK urged to lead cross-border war on £420 billion “fraudemic” sweeping the globe
UK government must lead the drive for a new international agreement to crackdown on criminal gangs behind tidal wave of fraud, according to the Social Market Foundation report commissioned by Santander UK.
| Published: | 28 September 2024 |
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Opportunity
New opportunity – Head of Strategic Communications (Temporary)
The Social Market Foundation, Britain’s leading cross-party thinktank, is looking for an experienced and motivated Strategic Communications expert to join our team on a temporary basis.
| Published: | 31 July 2024 |
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Making sure that our seaside towns’ best days lie ahead of them
In this blog, Patrick Hurley MP urges the Labour government to fulfil its promise of a decade of national renewal, by marrying up a positive approach to seaside heritage with a modern approach to commerce and kick-starting flagging town economies.
Next Conservative leader should aim to deliver a market that works for all
By exploring the evolution of Conservative thought in SMF papers, Theo Bertram sets out the challenge for the next leader - to be able to adapt free-market principles to deliver a societal vision that works for all.
The winter fuel payment should be means-tested, or scrapped altogether
In this blog, Director Theo Bertram sets out why the government shouldn't give into pressure against its decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment. Though the measure was introduced by the last Labour government, the circumstances are very different and do not warrant a universal payment.