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>Join the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Institute for Government to discuss Labour's first year in power.</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.
Spring Statement 2025 OBR successive forecasts for productivity growth and out-turn (Index: 2008 = 100) Published on 28 March 2025 OBR productivity growth forecasts have historically been over-optimistic: a downgrade to the OBR's forecast could cause a real fiscal headache. Business and investment Government finances and spending Public finance Government spending Fiscal performance
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
How to fix UK pensions? podcast Can the UK pensions system deliver a decent standard of living in retirement? We explore the challenges and changes needed. 4 July 2025
What's gone wrong in the Crown Courts? podcast 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. 19 June 2025
Treasury must not favour politics over evidence in spending decisions comment Changes proposed in the fabled Green Book review could end up being highly consequential and tell us how the government is thinking — which worries me 23 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
The Pensions Review: final recommendations report We provide concrete recommendations to improve the UK pension system to secure better standards of living for future pensioners. 2 July 2025
6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference | Driving Progress: Public Finance and Structural Transformation conference 26 September 2024 at 08:30 Online registrations are now open for the 6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference.
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
