Helen Miller

What should we expect from the October Budget? IFS economists discuss the choices facing the Chancellor on energy bills, taxes and public spending.

A special in-person recording of an episode of the IFS Zooms In podcast ahead of the Budget, looking at the choices facing the Chancellor.

Higher inflation, rising borrowing and potential spending cuts: what will the Chancellor’s first Budget mean for the economy and households today?

The IFS Green Budget assessed the state of the UK economy and the government’s fiscal position ahead of the Autumn Budget.

At his first Budget, the Chancellor faces an uncertain outlook for the economy, and added pressures on public spending from higher inflation.

‘Headroom’ never gives a full picture of the public finances. What matters is whether Healey has a credible plan to reduce borrowing in coming years.

Why is electricity so expensive? We explore the role of renewables, the costs of decarbonisation and the future of Britain's energy system.

This online event explained the rationale, risks and design choices behind assigning England's mayoral authorities a share of local income tax.

How will the new triple lock work, and what will it mean for pensioners and the public finances?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major and welcome change to the triple lock, which will come into effect in 2030–31.

How does PIP work, why are claims rising and what choices does the government face as it considers reforming disability benefits?

IFS researchers explored why UK electricity prices are so high, what is driving costs and what can be done to bring them down.

This online event presented new analysis on the disability benefit system and options for reforming PIP.

How does social care work, why has reform proved so difficult, and what would it take to build a fairer and more sustainable system?

How does immigration affect the UK economy and public finances? We examine migration trends, fiscal impacts and what they could mean for the Budget.

Unlike most taxes, land value tax doesn’t discourage people from working, investing or building. So why don’t we use it more?

Business rates are blamed for killing the high street. But would cutting them actually help shops and pubs - or simply make landlords richer?

Is university still worth the cost? We examine graduate earnings, student debt, course value and who really benefits from getting a degree.

How will a temporary cut to VAT on household electricity bills affect households, the tax system and the public finances?

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street with no shortage of ambition.