Dr Peter Levell

Five principles for business energy support: set clear aims, keep price signals, target support, account for differences, and evaluate in real time.

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

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

We explore why UK electricity prices are so high and what reforms can be made to improve the efficiency of the market for and taxation of electricity.

Government could ease cost-of-living pressures caused by high electricity prices by promoting time-varying electricity tariffs.

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

Why UK electricity prices are so high, how renewables affect costs, and what government can do to protect households from shocks.

The delay announced today will have a one-off cost to the exchequer of about £200 million

The government has decided to abolish Carbon Price Support. This is a welcome development in the taxation of carbon emissions.

We examine the effect of the UK’s ‘Help to Buy’ schemes on housing affordability using a new approach to uncover effects for different households.

Conflict in the Middle East has pushed up energy prices. We examine how this compares to past shocks and the government's options going forward. 

Inflation is down from its peak, but prices still feel high. What caused the spike, are we near 2%, and what happens next?

At this online event, IFS researchers will discuss how rising house prices shaped young people’s social mobility.

Children of parents who benefited from the 1990s house price boom subsequently had more housing wealth and were more likely to own homes in London.