Dr Isabel Stockton

Public finance data out today show that borrowing overshot the official forecast made at last month's Spring Statement by £15 billion.

At this online event IFS researchers will present their initial analysis of the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

Today, the Office for National Statistics published new figures on government revenues, spending and borrowing.

One key question is whether those forecasts put the Chancellor on track to miss her fiscal rules. This is by no means guaranteed.

What are the Chancellor’s options if – and it is very much an if – the upcoming Spring Forecast puts her on track to miss her fiscal targets?

New data shows borrowing for this year running higher than forecast at last October’s Budget.

How do changes in UK government revenues over time compare with what has been seen in other advanced countries?

If a recent rise in borrowing costs proved persistent, it will make it even harder for the Chancellor to continue to meet her main fiscal rule. 

At this online webinar IFS researchers presented their initial response to new Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget.

We describe the fiscal outlook and set out the unenviable but important choices – which could define the parliament – confronting Rachel Reeves.

The government is reportedly considering a change to the debt rule to allow for more borrowing for investment. We consider some of the options.