How to fix UK pensions? podcast<p>Can the UK pensions system deliver a decent standard of living in retirement? We explore the challenges and changes needed.</p>4 July 2025
The policy that changed childhood in the UK podcast<p>What was Sure Start, what impact did it have, and why does it still matter? We speak to Christine Farquharson and Ed Balls to find out.</p>26 June 2025
What's gone wrong in the Crown Courts? podcast<p>Delays in serious court cases are at record highs. We ask why the Crown Court backlog is growing—and if more money alone can solve it.</p>19 June 2025
Labour’s first year in power: is this still a mission-driven government? event 15 July 2025 <p>The Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Institute for Government discussed Labour's first year in power at a joint event.</p>
Jobs landing page<p>At IFS, we recruit and train top-quality economists and professional support staff. We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive working environment.</p>20 July 2022
Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy The Research Centre at the heart of IFS is the CPP.
Election 2024 Education capital spending in England over time, 2024–25 prices Published on 4 June 2024 Education capital spending in England over time, 2024–25 prices Education and skills Education Government spending Schools
Spending Review 2025: What it means and why it matters podcast We take a closer look at the Spending Review and what the policies mean for public services, investment and the wider economy. 12 June 2025
Sure Start’s wide-ranging and long-lasting benefits highlight the impact of integrated early years services press release Over the long run, Sure Start’s financial benefits could be twice as high as its costs 22 May 2025
The Schools Bill: what's changing and why? podcast The bill aims to improve education and social care for children. But will it work? 11 March 2025
What does the Spending Review really mean for FE? comment The chancellor has pledged an extra £1.2 billion annually for FE by 2028-29. But will this be enough to reverse a decade of cuts? 12 June 2025
Popularity of new childcare entitlements could leave spending much higher than initially forecast comment New childcare entitlements have proven popular – meaning spending from 2026 onwards could be £1 billion higher than originally forecast. 12 June 2025
What the Spending Review really means for schools comment The next few years are going to be very tight for school budgets and forecasting anything more than a real-terms freeze is highly optimistic. 12 June 2025
Intergenerational altruism and transfers of time and money: a life cycle perspective working paper We find that parental time investments increase children's human capital, but parents also enjoy time spent with children more than work. 1 July 2025
Future challenges for health and social care provision in the UK journal article We consider recent trends in health and social care productivity and the scope for future improvements. 6 June 2025
The future of public pension provision in the UK: challenges and trade-offs journal article The UK state pension system faces significant challenges given the country’s ageing population, but it is crucial for retirement finances. 6 June 2025
