The Autumn Statement explained podcastWe analyse the Chancellor's 2023 Autumn Statement.24 November 2023
The Autumn Statement 2023 explained in 90 seconds explainerPaul Johnson responds to Jeremy Hunt's 2023 Autumn Statement. 22 November 2023
Cake or biscuit? The UK's byzantine VAT system explained podcastThis week, we dive into the oddities of the VAT system.16 November 2023
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.
Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy landing pageThe ESRC has funded a research centre at IFS since 1991, recognised as a global centre of excellence and now with UKRI Research Institute status.15 July 2022
Jobs landing pageAt IFS, we recruit and train top-quality economists and professional support staff. We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive working environment.20 July 2022
Education spending: an engine for levelling-up? Event11 December 2023 at 13:00via Slido and YouTubeThe launch of the 2023 IFS Annual Report on Education Spending in England, funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
Social mobility and wealth Conference12 December 2023 at 10:30Church House Conference Centre, London, SW1P 3NZAt 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? Event13 December 2023 at 10:00via Slido and YouTubeAt 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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IFS residential conference 2023 - Taxing top incomes: design issues & challenges beyond the politics Conference30 March 2023 at 12:00OxfordThis conference, sponsored by CIOT, looked at the taxation of top incomes and asked how the system could be made more rational and effective.
Spring Budget 2023: IFS analysis Event16 March 2023 at 10:30IFS researchers presented their initial analysis of the Chancellor's announcements the morning after his first Budget.
What drives how much workers are saving in their pensions? Event8 March 2023 at 10:00100 St John Street, London EC1M 4EHThis event, hosted by the Nuffield Foundation, launched a series of new reports investigating the drivers of pension saving among workers.
Better Budgets: has tax policy making improved? Event6 March 2023 at 17:45Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London, 5AASix years on, this event looked back on the conclusions and the recommendations of our report on ‘Better Budgets: making tax policy better’.
Spring Budget 2023: the challenges ahead Event28 February 2023 at 10:00via Slido and YoutubeJeremy Hunt delivered his first Budget on 15th of March. At this online event, IFS researchers outlined the challenges he faced.
Working in the think tank sector Event22 February 2023 at 16:00This free webinar, organised by a group of think tanks and similar organisations, was for undergraduates interested in working in the sector.
Scottish Budget 2023-24: IFS analysis Event17 February 2023 at 10:00Ahead of the final Scottish Parliament vote on the Budget, IFS researchers presented their analysis of the proposals.
Pass it on: who receives wealth transfers and when? Event13 February 2023 at 14:00At this online event we presented and discussed new research on intergenerational wealth transfers made during life.
What next for NHS waiting lists? Event8 February 2023 at 10:30One year on from the NHS elective recovery plan, this event provided new analysis of waiting lists and reflected on the challenges ahead.
How should pensions be taxed? Event6 February 2023 at 16:00Westminster, LondonThis in-person event launched a new report, “A blueprint for a better tax treatment of pensions”, funded by the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust.
Inequality and the benefits system Event2 February 2023 at 11:00At this online event, we presented and discussed findings from a major new work on benefits.
Education spending: the right priorities? Event12 December 2022 at 13:00This event, taking place online and in Westminster, launched the 2022 IFS Annual Report on Education Spending, funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
Political inequalities Event2 December 2022 at 15:00At this online event, we presented and discussed findings from major new work on political inequalities
Autumn Statement 2022: IFS analysis Event18 November 2022 at 10:30IFS analysis of the Chancellor's announcements on the public finances, spending on public services, and the tax and benefit system.
Racial and ethnic inequalities Event14 November 2022 at 14:00At this online event we presented and discussed findings from a new report on racial and ethnic inequalities.
The hunt for footloose capital: how to tax a multinational Event10 November 2022 at 13:00Who ultimately bears the burden of corporation taxes in a globalised world and why do some multinational companies seem to pay so little?
Income and wealth inequalities in the UK Event9 November 2022 at 14:00via Slido and YouTubeDifferences in income and wealth are among the most salient and consequential inequalities in our society.
Student loans in the cost of living crisis Event8 November 2022 at 13:00This online event explored the challenges that students face with the recent reforms of student loans during the cost of living crisis.
Why are levels of pay so different across the UK? Event2 November 2022 at 12:30This event explored patterns of geographical inequalities in pay and employment.
Why and how should developing countries raise more taxes? Event1 November 2022 at 13:00via Slido and YouTubeThis event looked at the challenges that governments in developing countries face when trying to raise taxes.