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
Rides and responsibilities: Understanding the needs and preferences of those who work in the gig economy
This report builds a picture of the needs and experiences of those doing gig work and how they compare to those in more traditional forms of work. The findings have implications for how policymakers can address the concerns of gig economy workers, as well as for how the platforms should behave towards them.
| Published: | 29 November 2021 |
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| Author(s): | Aveek Bhattacharya, Jake Shepherd |
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Gendered experiences of obesity: Narrowing gender gaps in prevention and treatment
This report explores gendered experiences of obesity in the UK , examining how obesity rates differ between men and women, the drivers of these trends and the extent to which policy aimed at reducing obesity rates needs to be gender specific.
| Published: | 23 November 2021 |
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| Author(s): | Scott Corfe, Jake Shepherd |
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Unlocking the potential of ethnic minority businesses: Tackling the barriers to success
The report analyses the specific barriers facing BAME businesses and entrepreneurs from reaching their full potential, by offering policy direction to government agencies on multiple levels, as well as prompting financial providers to alter their behaviour account for community and entrepreneur-specific needs.
| Published: | 23 November 2021 |
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| Author: | Richard Hyde |
Media Release
Gig economy workers as satisfied as everyone else, new research shows
Deliveroo riders and other gig economy workers actively choose their work and are as happy with it as the rest of the workforce, new think-tank research reveals today.
| Published: | 29 November 2021 |
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Media Release
Pay GPs more to tackle male obesity crisis, think-tank says
GPs should be paid extra to refer men to weight management services as part of a drive to improve responses to male obesity, a cross-party think-tank says today.
| Published: | 23 November 2021 |
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Media Release
‘Economy is weaker because ethnic minority businesses lack support’ – think-tank warns
Britain’s economy is “missing out” on prosperity and society is more unequal because Black, Asian and minority ethnic-owned businesses don’t get enough support to grow, a think-tank says today.
| Published: | 23 November 2021 |
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GPs are economic agents, too
In this essay, Richard Disney analyses the economic incentives offered to GPs over where and how to work, and uses economic theory to propose improvements.
How freeing GPs from bureaucracy and low-level tasks can improve primary care
The problem of lack of access to GPs lies not in some deficiencies in the GP service and the individual practitioners, but in the public’s entitlement to access with no conditions. In this essay, John Allingham makes the case for a reorientation of our expectations of GPs.
Starting the conversation – the analysis that provoked the discussions that led to this collection
James Kirkup, SMF Director, launches the SMF's essay series "A healthier future: How to make general practice work better for everyone". The series was born out of the responses to a Times article written by James, in August 2021. In this introductory piece, James showcases the article where it all began and reflects on the importance of contributions to this series (and outside of it).