Dr Jonathan Cribb

On average, women who remained in work for longer following increases in the state pension age saw improved cognition and less physical disability.

This online event presented new analysis of the way in which defined contribution pension wealth is currently being accessed.

How do people draw on their private pension wealth in retirement, how might this change in future, and what risks do they face?

What policies might help people manage their defined contribution pension wealth in later life? 

At this policy conference, four panels of experts gave their perspectives and recommendations on four key areas of the UK’s productivity problem.

This report analyses the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2025–26, with chapters on tax strategy, school spending, public sector pay and more.

As a result, public sector workers in Scotland now enjoy a considerable pay premium relative to their counterparts in the rest of the UK.

How have public sector pay and employment changed in Scotland in recent years and what are the implications of those changes?

Without policy action, many will end up with their savings scattered across several small private pension pots by the time they reach retirement.

What are the consequences of the proliferation of deferred small pension pots and what are the merits of different potential policy responses?

It is now 66 for both men and women. Between April 2026 and March 2028 it will rise to 67.

Automatic enrolment into workplace pensions has substantially increased the share of employees saving in a workplace pension plan

What are the drivers of ethnic gaps in private pension participation rates and what consequences will these gaps have for future retirement incomes?

At this online event, IFS researchers presented new research highlighting key issues with the benefit system around retirement age.

A report suggests targeted support in means-tested benefits could ease impacts of a higher state pension age on vulnerable groups.

This IFS Pensions Review report sets out issues with the current means-tested benefit system for those approaching the state pension age and beyond. 

At this online event we will offer an opportunity to meet current IFS staff, and ask questions about life at IFS and our recruitment process.