Think Tanks and the Fox in the Henhouse | London News

Think tanks in the UK are under fire for relying too heavily on corporate cash—especially from the financial sector—raising serious questions about their independence and objectivity. The Aberdeen Group’s exit from the Financial Fairness Trust, a group fighting “fat cat” pay, is just the latest sign that funding sources can subtly shape policy advice. Critics argue it’s time to emulate Germany’s model, where political foundations get stable state funding tied to election results—not corporate whims. A bold proposal? Labour and others should seriously consider state funding for UK think tanks to build a more transparent, robust, and truly unbiased research future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50f63688e80795e2