The Autumn Statement explained podcastWe analyse the Chancellor's 2023 Autumn Statement.24 November 2023
The Autumn Statement 2023 explained in 90 seconds explainerPaul Johnson responds to Jeremy Hunt's 2023 Autumn Statement. 22 November 2023
Cake or biscuit? The UK's byzantine VAT system explained podcastThis week, we dive into the oddities of the VAT system.16 November 2023
Education spending: an engine for levelling-up? event 11 December 2023 The launch of the 2023 IFS Annual Report on Education Spending in England, funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
Social mobility and wealth conference 12 December 2023 At this in-person event, IFS researchers will share findings from ESRC-funded research on social mobility and its drivers.
Where next for the state pension? event 13 December 2023 At this online event, IFS researchers will present findings from a major new report on the future of the state pension in the UK.
Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy landing pageThe ESRC has funded a research centre at IFS since 1991, recognised as a global centre of excellence and now with UKRI Research Institute status.15 July 2022
Jobs landing pageAt IFS, we recruit and train top-quality economists and professional support staff. We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive working environment.20 July 2022
The role of privately held firms in income inequality Working PaperWe study the role of privately held firms in income inequality in Finland, especially looking at the the role of retained earnings. 29 November 2023
The Autumn Statement explained PodcastWe analyse the Chancellor's 2023 Autumn Statement.24 November 2023
What does the Autumn Statement mean for local government and public service spending? CommentKate Ogden explains the impact of the Autumn Statement on public services, council funding and devolution deals.24 November 2023
2p cut is welcome but fiscal risks are serious Comment"Whoever is chancellor after the next election, is going to have to face up to some hard truths," Paul Johnson in The Times. 23 November 2023
Autumn Statement 2023 CollectionAll our IFS analysis of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement 2023.22 November 2023
Autumn Statement 2023 response CommentHigher inflation has boosted tax revenues. Rather than compensate public services, or bank the spoils, the Chancellor decided to cut taxes.22 November 2023
The Autumn Statement 2023 explained in 90 seconds ExplainerPaul Johnson responds to Jeremy Hunt's 2023 Autumn Statement. 22 November 2023
Cutting inheritance tax isn’t quite as simple as its proponents suggest Comment"There are dozens of tax cuts that would be some combination of more equitable and better designed to promote economic efficiency and growth."20 November 2023
Halving inheritance tax would give away an average of £180,000 to the top 5% of estates at death CommentIt is rumoured the Chancellor will halve inheritance tax in next week’s Autumn Statement. Four-fifths of the cut would go to estates worth over £1m. 18 November 2023
Is there really an NHS productivity crisis? CommentIt is difficult to measure NHS productivity. But the available evidence strongly suggests that the NHS is less productive now than pre-pandemic.17 November 2023
Housing costs and income inequality in the UK ReportThis report sheds light on some of the drivers of changes in housing costs over time for different groups.17 November 2023
Using October rather than September inflation to uprate working-age benefits represents a £3 billion cut CommentUsing October rather than September inflation to uprate benefits in April 2024 would be a permanent £3 billion cut to the size of the benefits system.16 November 2023
Cake or biscuit? The UK's byzantine VAT system explained PodcastThis week, we dive into the oddities of the VAT system.16 November 2023
Socio-economic inequality in Scottish education ReportWe examine how less affluent students perform compared with their more affluent peers in PISA tests, ahead of the new data release in December 2023.16 November 2023
Public service delivery, exclusion and externalities: Theory and experimental evidence from India Working PaperThis paper provides novel evidence on the trade-off between public service delivery and free riding in low- and middle-income countries.15 November 2023
Revaluation and reform of Welsh council tax should proceed without delay CommentWe analyse the impact of the possible approaches to council tax reform set out in the Welsh Government’s consultation on ‘A fairer council tax’. 14 November 2023
Assessing the Welsh Government’s consultation on reforms to council tax ReportWe analyse the impact of the possible approaches to council tax reform set out in the Welsh Government’s consultation on ‘A fairer council tax’.14 November 2023
The changing geography of jobs ReportThis report examines the way in which ‘hollowing out’ and other labour market trends have shaped the economic geography of the UK.13 November 2023
The changes to the UK's net zero pathway explained ExplainerWhat are the changes announced by the Prime Minister and what will their impacts be?10 November 2023
Should the government levy VAT on private school fees? ExplainerLabour have proposed levying VAT at the main rate of 20% on private school fees. Paul Johnson lays out the facts in 90 seconds.9 November 2023
