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The Autumn Statement explained
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We analyse the Chancellor's 2023 Autumn Statement.
24 November 2023
The Autumn Statement 2023 explained in 90 seconds
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Paul Johnson responds to Jeremy Hunt's 2023 Autumn Statement.
22 November 2023
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This week, we dive into the oddities of the VAT system.
16 November 2023
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Education spending: an engine for levelling-up?
event 11 December 2023
The launch of the 2023 IFS Annual Report on Education Spending in England, funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
Social mobility and wealth
conference 12 December 2023
At this in-person event, IFS researchers will share findings from ESRC-funded research on social mobility and its drivers.
Where next for the state pension?
event 13 December 2023
At this online event, IFS researchers will present findings from a major new report on the future of the state pension in the UK.
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Social mobility and wealth

On 12 December 2023 from 10:30 to 16:45

In-person only

Church House Conference Centre, London, SW1P 3NZ

At this in-person event, IFS researchers will share findings from ESRC-funded research on social mobility and its drivers.

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How does family background shape outcomes in the UK today, and how should policy respond?

At this in-person event, IFS researchers will share findings from ESRC-funded research on social mobility and its drivers. The day will consist of three sessions covering the following themes:

What drives social mobility in the UK today? Featuring Uta Bolt (IFS/University of Bristol), David Sturrock (IFS/UCL), Jo Blanden (University of Surrey), Sam Friedman (LSE), and Karen Rowlingson (University of York)

What is the role of the bank of Mum and Dad and housing markets? Featuring Bee Boileau (IFS/UCL), Peter Levell (IFS), Anthony Breach (Centre for Cities), Ian Mulheirn (Resolution Foundation), and Tom Clark (Prospect)

How should intergenerational transfers be taxed? Featuring David Sturrock (IFS/UCL), Dan Goss (Demos), Emma Chamberlain (Pump Court Tax Chambers), and Polly Toynbee (The Guardian)

Please note that this event is taking place in-person only, but will be filmed and made available to watch back on our website afterwards for those not able to attend. Places are limited, so please register to attend using the link above.