Max Warner

What is happening with defence spending during The Spending Review? Senior IFS Research Economist Max Warner explains here in 60 seconds.

What will the government announce on investment spending in the Spending Review? Senior IFS Research Economist Max Warner explains here in 60 seconds.

What exactly happens during a spending review? Senior IFS Research Economist Max Warner explains here in 60 seconds.

Will the government announce more spending on the NHS in the Spending Review? Senior IFS Research Economist Max Warner explains here in 60 seconds.

At its first multi-year Spending Review on 11 June, the government will set day-to-day departmental and investment budgets.

Spending Review 2025 will set detailed departmental budgets for most of this parliament. We examine the key choices facing the government.

The Government has today announced a series of public sector pay awards for those covered by the Pay Review Body process.

Have increases in NHS waiting lists and waiting times contributed to the growing number of  people claiming working-age health-related benefits? 

Have increases in NHS waiting lists and waiting times contributed to the growing number of  people claiming working-age health-related benefits? 

Explore how and where the government spends money, and how this has changed over time, in all regions and nations of the UK

How much does the government spend in each region of England and how does that compare with regional economic activity?

The government will more likely than not miss this NHS 18-week waiting time target. 

Modelling of NHS waiting times shows increased activity, demand reduction, and patient prioritisation needed to meet the 18-week waiting time target.

Simulation modelling of NHS elective waiting times in England shows that the government’s 18-week target is unlikely to be met in this parliament.

The IFS is holding a day of talks on issues in public economics of interest to undergraduates in economics and related disciplines.

How is the NHS in Scotland performing, and what does this mean for the Scottish Budget?

After a post-pandemic fall-off, NHS hospital productivity has increased over the last year, with hospital activity growing faster than staffing.

We examine the challenges facing public services and the Chancellor’s public spending options at the forthcoming Budget and Spending Reviews.