Why we need to reform inheritance tax podcastWe discuss the issues with inheritance tax and how to reform it.6 December 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
Large business tax disputes ReportAre avoidable disputes arising between businesses and HMRC and why do delays occur between the opening and closing of enquiries.14 September 2023
The triple lock: uncertainty for pension incomes and the public finances ReportThe pensions triple lock has increased state pension spending and creates uncertainty for current and future generations of pensioners.8 September 2023
Intergenerational mobility in the UK ReportYour parents’ income and wealth is of ever-growing importance in determining your own position in the lifetime income distribution.7 September 2023
Implications of the NHS workforce plan ReportThe NHS workforce plan aims for a large expansion in health service staffing. We examine the potential implications for NHS funding. 30 August 2023
Tax and public finances: the fundamentals ReportThis report highlights 10 key facts about UK tax and public finance policy that will underpin the choices faced by governments in coming decades.23 August 2023
How much public spending does each area receive? Local authority level estimates of health, police, school and local government spending ReportHow much funding does each area of England receive for key public services, and is this funding allocated in line with patterns of needs?15 August 2023
Employment, earnings and incomes in Scotland ReportHow have employment, earnings and incomes performed in Scotland compared with the rest of the UK? What drives geographic inequalities within Scotland?9 August 2023
How did parents’ experiences in the labour market shape children’s social and emotional development during the pandemic? ReportAround 50% of families saw changes in labour market status during the COVID-19 pandemic. This impacted the emotional development of their children.1 August 2023
Poverty ReportWe investigate recent trends in poverty, and government policies aimed at alleviating it. 13 July 2023
Living standards, poverty and inequality in the UK: 2023 ReportWe investigate how living standards have changed for different groups in the UK, with a particular focus on the cost of living payments and housing.13 July 2023
The costs of obesity - an update ReportPolicies that aim to reduce the prevalence of obesity have been high on the policy agenda for many years.13 July 2023
Tax, private school fees and state school spending ReportThis report compares private school fees and state school spending. It also examines Labour’s proposals to remove tax exemptions from private schools.11 July 2023
Living standards and inequality ReportWe examine recent trends in households’ living standards, with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–21 and 2021–22.7 July 2023
How important are defined contribution pensions for financing retirement? ReportWe provide new evidence on the importance of defined contribution pensions in financing the retirement of those currently approaching retirement. 30 June 2023
Housing quality and affordability for lower-income households ReportWe examine patterns of housing tenure, quality and affordability for people on lower incomes.27 June 2023
Teacher recruitment, training and retention: submission to the Education Select Committee ReportThis report was submitted to the Education Select Committee for their inquiry on teacher recruitment, training and retention in England.20 June 2023
Characteristics and consequences of families with low levels of financial wealth ReportMany families have little or no savings to access on a ‘rainy day’. We examine the types of families with low savings and what the consequences are.16 June 2023
The distribution of public service spending ReportThis report for the IFS-Deaton Review looks at how public service spending is distributed across the population in the UK.31 May 2023
Patterns of less-than-full-time working by NHS consultants ReportThis report examines patterns of less-than-full-time working among consultants in the NHS acute sector.30 May 2023
A deepening freeze: more adults than ever are paying higher-rate tax ReportHow many people pay higher rates of income tax? We analyse the large increases in the share of adults paying the 40% rate or above since 1991–92.16 May 2023
