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.
Why are universities in financial trouble? Podcast Why 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
Is Labour's inheritance really worse than expected? Podcast We assess the Chancellor's statement on Monday about the state of the public finances. 30 July 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 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
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
Labour’s ‘Growth and Skills’ levy would give more flexibility to firms – but employers would still need to get on board Comment How might Labour’s proposal to broaden the Apprenticeship Levy into a ‘Growth and Skills’ Levy affect training rates, especially for young people? 1 June 2024
High-skilled apprenticeships have high returns – but funding via a ‘crackdown’ on higher education courses is challenging Comment This comment analyses the Conservative Party’s plan to increase the number of high-skilled apprenticeships. 29 May 2024
Education spending: an engine for levelling-up? Event 11 December 2023 at 13:00 via Slido and YouTube The launch of the 2023 IFS Annual Report on Education Spending in England, funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
Annual report on education spending in England: 2023 Report Our sixth annual report on education spending shows changes over time across different stages of education, as well as geographic differences. 11 December 2023
Education spending: an engine for levelling-up? Presentation The launch of the 2023 IFS Annual Report on Education Spending in England, funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 11 December 2023
Reforming training and skills policy Event 12 October 2023 at 10:00 via Slido and Youtube In this online event we presented the findings of a new report focused on England's approach to investment in training and skills.
Investment in training and skills Report The UK has seen a significant decline in investment in adult education and training. This chapter analyses how the skills system should be reformed. 12 October 2023
Behind the numbers: reassessing investment in skills and training Comment "There are concrete steps, such as reforming the Apprenticeship Levy, that the government should take to improve the existing skills system." 12 October 2023
Reforming training and skills policy Presentation In this online event we presented the findings of a new report focused on England's approach to investment in training and skills. 12 October 2023
Big changes to HS2 and education will prove a real test for Rishi Sunak Comment "Too many announcements, not enough evident strategy." Paul Johnson in The Times on the announcements in last week's Conservative Party Conference. 9 October 2023
Teacher recruitment, training and retention: submission to the Education Select Committee Report This report was submitted to the Education Select Committee for their inquiry on teacher recruitment, training and retention in England. 20 June 2023
Public service spending has become significantly more progressive since the 1980s Comment Changes in the composition of spending and rising education participation mean public service spending is more progressive than in the 1980s & 1990s. 31 May 2023
What has happened to college teacher pay in England? Report This report examines how pay and retention levels among college teachers in England have changed over time and compared with school teachers. 30 March 2023
