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Is Labour's inheritance really worse than expected?
podcast
We assess the Chancellor's statement on Monday about the state of the public finances.
30 July 2024
How to reduce child poverty: compare the policy options
calculator
Use these charts to compare policies for reducing child poverty and to examine how child poverty rates have changed over time across different groups.
3 October 2024
It’s time to be honest about the funding of social care
comment
The fury about ending the winter fuel allowance is a diversion from a much important issue: our failing social care system.
16 September 2024
Policy analysis
Free breakfast clubs in schools: what Labour’s plans would mean for pupils and families
comment
Labour’s manifesto promises free breakfast clubs in all primary schools. This comment examines possible benefits and challenges with the policy.
25 June 2024
Pressures on public sector pay
report
Over a fifth of government spending goes on pay. We examine recruitment and retention challenges which mean that pressures could mount going forward.
27 September 2024
Delivering better public services may require reforming public sector pay, not just raising it
press release
Each part of the public sector faces its own challenges, but recruitment and retention issues loom large.
26 September 2024
Academic research
Education and inequality: an international perspective
working paper
Using existing literatures and new empirical evidence, we address whether educational expansion is an effective tool for reducing inequality.
20 September 2024
Even if Reeves manages to avoid making cuts, councils will still need a laser-like focus on efficiency
comment
David Phillips says that even if chancellor Rachel Reeves manages to avoid making cuts, councils will still need a laser-like focus on efficiency
10 October 2024
Changing patterns of inequality in Norway: the roles of gender, education, immigration and unions
journal article
We assess the evolution of inequality over time in Norway and the underlying factors which determine such changes.
9 July 2024