How could the Chancellor raise more tax? podcastWhat options does the Chancellor have for raising taxes in the October Budget?28 August 2024
Why are universities in financial trouble? podcastWhy are universities struggling, what happens if they go bust and what can government do to help? What other challenges do the HE and FE sectors face?21 August 2024
Can the new government fix the NHS? podcastWe look at the key challenges facing the NHS, and what the new government could do to tackle them.14 August 2024
Next steps for private pension saving for employees and the self-employed event 16 September 2024 At this in-person event in Westminster, IFS researchers will present new findings from the Pensions Review.
6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference | Driving Progress: Public Finance and Structural Transformation conference 26 September 2024 Online registrations are now open for the 6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference.
IFS Green Budget 2024 event 10 October 2024 The IFS Green Budget will assess the state of the UK economy and the new government’s fiscal position ahead of their first Budget.
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
Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy The Research Centre at the heart of IFS is the CPP.
Poor old Jeremy Hunt maxes out his budget headroom Comment Whoever is chancellor after the next election will have one heck of a difficult circle to square. 7 March 2024
Spring Budget 2024: What you need to know Podcast IFS reaction to the Chancellor's Spring Budget. 7 March 2024
Spring Budget 2024: IFS presentations Presentation IFS researchers presented their initial analysis of the Chancellor's Spring Budget at this online webinar. 7 March 2024
The Spring Budget 2024 explained in 90 seconds Explainer IFS Director Paul Johnson gives an initial response to Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget. 6 March 2024
Spring Budget 2024: initial IFS response Comment We’ve learned to expect some degree of smoke and mirrors in the Budget. Today was no different. 6 March 2024
What will the Budget mean for councils? Comment This comment published in The MJ looks at what the Chancellor's Spring Budget could mean for councils 27 February 2024
Reforming the taxation of non-doms: policy options and uncertainties Comment This comment summarises what is known about non-doms, the options for reforming how they are taxed and potential revenue implications. 4 March 2024
Health spending planned to fall in England and Scotland in 2024–25, suggesting a top-up likely Comment Day-to-day spending on health in England is planned to fall in 2024–25 compared with the latest budgets for 2023–24. 4 March 2024
Gaming fiscal rules is no way to make budget policy Comment The chancellor’s room for manoeuvre is determined by the Office for Budget Responsibility and meeting fiscal rules that have fallen into disrepute. 4 March 2024
The way Chancellors respond to economic news adds to our debt - here's why Explainer Chancellors don’t respond symmetrically to good and bad economic news. The result is higher debt. 1 March 2024
The latest picture on school funding and costs in England Comment This comment provides the latest analysis of trends in school funding and costs in England over time. 1 March 2024
If the Chancellor wants to cut taxes, he should tell us where the spending cuts will fall Press Release How might the outlook for the public finances change and how should the Chancellor’s tax and spending plans change in response in the Budget? 27 February 2024
