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
Challenges for the UK pension system: the case for a pensions review ReportThis report makes the case that economic and policy changes in the last two decades necessitate a comprehensive review of the UK pension system.20 April 2023
What has happened to college teacher pay in England? ReportThis report examines how pay and retention levels among college teachers in England have changed over time and compared with school teachers.30 March 2023
The policy menu for school lunches: options and trade-offs in expanding free school meals in England ReportThe expansion of free school meals has been frequently discussed. IFS researchers consider the costs and benefits of different options.29 March 2023
Freeports: What are they? What do we know? And what will we know? ReportThis report analyses the rationale for Freeports and what we can learn about their potential impact from past policies and a planned evaluation.10 March 2023
Data on private pension saving in UK surveys ReportThis report documents the quality of private pension saving data collected in UK household surveys.8 March 2023
The gender gap in pension saving ReportWe document disparities in pension incomes and pension saving between men and women in the UK, and analyse the drivers behind these gaps.8 March 2023
Understanding pension saving among the self-employed ReportWe analyse patterns of private pension saving among self-employed workers in the UK using administrative tax data.2 March 2023
Trends in pension saving among the long-term self-employed ReportWe analyse trends in private pension saving among the long-term self-employed workers in the UK using administrative tax data.2 March 2023
Progression of parents in NHS medical and nursing careers ReportWe examine how the length of parental leave and rates of progression after having children vary by specialty, gender and other staff characteristics.28 February 2023
When and why do employees change their pension saving? ReportWe analyse how employees’ pension saving responds to changes in earnings and employer, tax incentives, and major life events.24 February 2023
The cost of living crisis: a pre-Budget briefing ReportThe recent surge in inflation, driven by spectacular increases in energy prices, has driven sharp falls in household living standards.22 February 2023
Support for childcare and the early years: Submission to the Education Select Committee’s call for evidence ReportThis report was submitted as evidence to the Education Select Committee for their inquiry on support for childcare and the early years.21 February 2023
Scottish Budget 2023–24: further analysis ReportThe aim of this report is to look at some of the key implications of the Scottish Budget for the coming year, and for the longer term.17 February 2023
Patterns of Employment amongst Nursing Associates: Evidence from the Electronic Staff Record ReportThis report examines the employment of Trainee Nursing Associates and Nursing Associates employed by NHS Trusts in England over time.14 February 2023
Who gives wealth transfers to whom and when? Patterns in the giving and receiving of lifetime gifts and loans ReportWe examine the patterns in the giving and receiving of significant wealth transfers during life, and the association of transfers with life events.13 February 2023
Analysis of Scottish tax and benefit reforms ReportWe analyse the impact of changes to devolved income tax rates and bands and benefits, and show the total impact of the changes.9 February 2023
One year on from the backlog recovery plan: what next for NHS waiting lists? ReportNHS performance against its plan to clear the backlog of elective care has so far been mixed. We examine when NHS waiting lists could start to fall.8 February 2023
A blueprint for a better tax treatment of pensions ReportHow should pensions be taxed? We propose income tax and National Insurance reforms that would more evenly support pension saving.6 February 2023
Council and school funding ReportAfter health, funding for Scottish councils is the second largest item in the Scottish Government’s Budget. 3 February 2023
Benefits and tax credits ReportThis chapter finds that though benefits reforms pushed more people into work, the work is often part-time, low-paid and with little progression. 1 February 2023
