Fixing the leak: How to end the £22 billion annual taxpayer losses at the Bank of England
The Bank of England increased its interest rates over recent years, aimed at reducing inflation. But this has also had an unintended effect on the Bank of England’s massive government bond buying – ‘quantitative easing’ – programme. After a period of making significant profits on this programme, the Bank of England is now making record […]
At AHRQ, cuts undermine federal research on how to improve health care
WASHINGTON — A small federal agency that studies how to improve the health care system has been rendered functionally “incapacitated” after much of its staff was laid off or retired, according to three people, including two former employees, who spoke with STAT. The loss of most of the workers at the Agency for Healthcare Research […]
Reforming gambling taxation: How to lift half a million children out of poverty
A key priority for the government’s upcoming child poverty strategy should be to remove the two-child limit and scrap the household benefit cap. These measures would cost around £3 billion and, while we recognise there are fiscal constraints facing the government, there are options on the table right now which could meet these costs and […]
How to Communicate With the Electorate and Earn Trust
Our On Leadership series explores the challenges and opportunities of political leadership, showcasing TBI’s unique approach to strategy, policy and delivery, with technology the enabler of all three. These perspectives – written by TBI experts with firsthand experience serving at the heart of governments around the world – provide a window into how bold ideas […]
How to maximize retirement savings for longer lives
An increase in life expectancy is bringing new challenges — and opportunities — for retirement planning. “You have to be able to plan for retirement that will last for potentially 30 years,” says Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement planning at Fidelity Investments. Assaf advises saving at least 10 times your final salary by age […]
How to maximize retirement savings for longer lives
An increase in life expectancy is bringing new challenges — and opportunities — for retirement planning. “You have to be able to plan for retirement that will last for potentially 30 years,” says Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement planning at Fidelity Investments. Assaf advises saving at least 10 times your final salary by age […]
How to maximize retirement savings for longer lives
An increase in life expectancy is bringing new challenges — and opportunities — for retirement planning. “You have to be able to plan for retirement that will last for potentially 30 years,” says Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement planning at Fidelity Investments. Assaf advises saving at least 10 times your final salary by age […]
How to protect your vehicle from rough roads and potholes
The state of American roads earning *** D+ rating in the latest infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The group estimates that 39% of major roads in the US are in poor or mediocre condition. So what can you do to protect your vehicle from rough roads and potholes? Let’s start […]
From research to business: how to build a successful start-up
Turning research into a thriving business is no easy task. Science-based spin-offs and startups need support mechanisms to embark on an entrepreneurial path and use the intellectual assets as the basis for a successful company. What structures, programmes and services help them turn ideas into market-ready products and solutions useful for society? As the EU […]
Kūmara: How to grow a bountiful crop – Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden
Kūmara need a frost-free growing season, so it’s best to plant them after the last frost date in your area. (around September to November) They usually take four to six months to mature. Kūmara is high in fibre providing essential nutrients including calcium and iron, it is a superfood of the garden and divine when […]