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.
Student visas down by a sixth will cause challenges for some universities Comment IFS responds to new study visa application statistics. 12 September 2024
Changing patterns of inequality in Norway: the roles of gender, education, immigration and unions Journal article We assess the evolution of inequality over time in Norway and the underlying factors which determine such changes. 9 July 2024
Examining inequalities: from labour markets to social outcomes in Finland Journal article We discuss the drivers of inequality in Finland, such as wages, earnings, employment and education and also social outcomes such as partner-finding. 9 July 2024
The school funding challenges awaiting the new government Comment There’s little time to celebrate for Labour’s education team because they face immediate challenges on teacher pay and school funding 5 July 2024
Levelling up: it’s time to step up Comment The gap in employment rates between the best- and worst-performing areas is at its widest since 2005, says Christine Farquharson. 30 June 2024
Schools funding: What have the two main parties promised? Explainer IFS Associate Director Christine Farquharson explains. 29 June 2024
Free breakfast clubs in schools: what Labour’s plans would mean for pupils and families Comment Labour’s manifesto promises free breakfast clubs in all primary schools. This comment examines possible benefits and challenges with the policy. 25 June 2024
How should we interpret parties’ public spending pledges this election? Comment Parties have pledged lots of ‘fully costed’ spending policies but these tell us little about the actual funding each public service might receive. 23 June 2024
Higher education finances: how have they fared, and what options will an incoming government have? Report The next government faces difficult choices on higher education funding, with tuition fees frozen and international student recruitment falling. 22 June 2024
Change in number of further education and skills courses completed between 2018–19 and 2022–23, by local authority Data Item Areas with the lowest levels of skill have seen biggest fall in the number of further education and skills courses completed. 19 June 2024
How do the last five years measure up on levelling up? Report How well – or badly – has the UK fared on the 12 levelling up missions? We examine early progress and the scale of the challenge ahead. 19 June 2024
The uncertain course for school and college funding over the next parliament Comment This piece analyses the 2024 general election manifesto commitments on school and college funding from the main UK political parties. 19 June 2024
Projecting options for school spending per pupil after 2024, 2009–10 = 1 Data Item Projecting options for school spending per pupil after 2024, 2009–10 = 1 19 June 2024
Projecting options for 16-18 education spending per pupil after 2024, 2009–10 = 1 Data Item Projecting options for 16-18 education spending per pupil after 2024, 2009–10 = 1 19 June 2024
Labour’s plans to build childcare spaces in schools will nudge the market in a different direction – but not transform it Comment The plans announced today may nudge the childcare market in a different direction – but certainly won’t transform it. 9 June 2024
Government spending on health, education, and defence as shares of GDP, between 1955–56 and 2022–23 Data Item Government spending on health, education, and defence as shares of GDP, between 1955–56 and 2022–23 9 June 2024
The state of education: what awaits the next government? Report The next government will inherit a mixed legacy: England is one of the world’s top performers in school attainment but there are deep inequalities. 6 June 2024
Average maths and reading level for 15-year-olds Data Item Average maths and reading level for 15-year-olds 6 June 2024
The relationship between maths and reading level for 15-year-olds and socio-economic gaps in the OECD countries, 2022 Data Item The relationship between maths and reading level for 15-year-olds and socio-economic gaps in the OECD countries, 2022 6 June 2024
GCSE performance by children’s eligibility for free school meals Data Item GCSE performance by children’s eligibility for free school meals 6 June 2024
