Education spending Hourly funding rate for ‘Preparation for work and life’ and ‘Health, public services and care’ courses Published on 16 January 2025 The new funding rates for the 2024–25 academic year establish a consistent hourly rate, simplifying the funding system. Education and skills Education Further education Skills Government spending
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
Paul Johnson’s final episode: big challenges ahead for the UK economy podcast In Paul's final episode, he speaks with incoming IFS Director Helen Miller about the big economic pressures facing the UK. 9 July 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
Rachel Reeves will need to face up to fantasists on both sides comment The chancellor has to somehow reconcile tax and spending, but both her own Labour MPs and the Tory opposition are still living in a dream world 7 July 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
