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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

Trade Wars: The end of globalisation?

podcast

Rising tariffs and trade wars are reshaping global trade. Is this the end of globalisation—and what does it mean for the UK and the world economy?

4 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

Policy analysis

CIOT/IFS Debate: What next for international tax co-operation?

event 16 June 2025 at 14:00

At this online event an expert panel will debate the future of international tax co-operation.

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

What the spending review really means for schools

comment

The next few years are going to be very tight for school budgets and forecasting anything more than a real-terms freeze is highly optimistic.

12 June 2025

Academic research

Research day with Basit Zafar

workshop 23 June 2025 at 09:00

A one-day academic workshop with keynote speaker Basit Zafar.

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