Research and analysis

Is university still worth the cost? We examine graduate earnings, student debt, course value and who really benefits from getting a degree.

New evidence shows the current energy crisis has affected fewer firms than in 2022; two months in, exposed firms responded mainly by raising prices.

What would unfreezing the personal allowance mean for taxpayers and how much would it cost?

Are people saving enough for retirement? We examine pension contributions, the self-employed and the risks of accessing pensions too early.

An assigned share of tax revenues will mean local areas share more in the rewards of growth – but also brings risks.

How have earnings, employment and housing changed for different generations of young adults?

The goal is to tailor these to the needs of local industries and to combine skills training with practical work experience.

Business rates have gone from being one of the most stable and simple taxes in the system to one of the least.

This report presents a range of potential reforms to increase minimum pension contribution rates for people saving in workplace pensions. 

New ONS data show that higher-than-expected inflation pushed up government spending more than revenues between April and June.

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

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street with no shortage of ambition.

Andy Burnham faces difficult choices over tax, borrowing and public spending. How much room will the new Prime Minister have to act?

Could devolution boost UK growth, or would it widen regional divides? We ask what shifting power from Westminster would really mean.