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
Is there really an NHS productivity crisis? Comment It is difficult to measure NHS productivity. But the available evidence strongly suggests that the NHS is less productive now than pre-pandemic. 17 November 2023
Labour Party Conference: Can the next government afford the NHS? Event 9 October 2023 at 16:15 Liverpool (Outside secure zone) Join us at the Labour Party Conference for this IFS/Nuffield Trust event featuring Karin Smyth MP, Shadow Minister for Health.
Conservative Party Conference: Can the next government afford the NHS? Event 2 October 2023 at 12:15 Manchester (Outside secure zone) Join us at the Conservative Party Conference for this IFS/Nuffield Trust event featuring Neil O'Brien MP, Minister for Primary Care and Public Health.
The effects of pension reforms on physician labour supply: Evidence from the English NHS Working Paper We examine labour supply responses of senior doctors following a pension reform that moved NHS staff from a final salary to career average pension. 29 September 2023
Time to scrap the English NHS Bursary Comment The NHS bursary is a needless subsidy for high-earning former medical students. Now would be an excellent time to scrap it. 14 September 2023
Implications of the NHS workforce plan Report The NHS workforce plan aims for a large expansion in health service staffing. We examine the potential implications for NHS funding. 30 August 2023
Tax and public finances: the fundamentals Report This report highlights 10 key facts about UK tax and public finance policy that will underpin the choices faced by governments in coming decades. 23 August 2023
How much was spent on public services in your area in 2022-23? Calculator Explore how much funding your area receives for key public services, and whether this funding is in line with patterns of needs 15 August 2023
How much public spending does each area receive? Local authority level estimates of health, police, school and local government spending Report How much funding does each area of England receive for key public services, and is this funding allocated in line with patterns of needs? 15 August 2023
Need, funding and geographic inequalities Presentation This LGA 2023 Annual Conference presentation discusses some key issues with how public service spending is allocated across England. 5 July 2023
The impact of junior doctor strikes on patient outcomes Comment A recent study looks at the impact of junior doctor strikes in the English NHS. 27 June 2023
The effect of doctor strikes on patient outcomes: Evidence from the English NHS Journal article We show that while many negative effects of the strikes were mitigated, the disruptions still had negative consequences for some minority groups. 24 June 2023
The economics of immigration Podcast Recently, the government announced record net migration figures. Paul Johnson speaks to Madeleine Sumption, a political scientist, to get the facts. 8 June 2023
Government spending has long been targeted at the poorest in our society Comment Paul Johnson writes for The Times on how taking account of public service spending is critical to assessing the government's redistribution of wealth. 5 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
Patterns of less-than-full-time working by NHS consultants Report This report examines patterns of less-than-full-time working among consultants in the NHS acute sector. 30 May 2023
Progression of parents in NHS medical and nursing careers Report We 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
Patterns of Employment amongst Nursing Associates: Evidence from the Electronic Staff Record Report This report examines the employment of Trainee Nursing Associates and Nursing Associates employed by NHS Trusts in England over time. 14 February 2023
What next for NHS waiting lists? Event 8 February 2023 at 10:30 One year on from the NHS elective recovery plan, this event provided new analysis of waiting lists and reflected on the challenges ahead.
Number of people waiting more than one year for NHS treatment, 2019–2022 Data Item Number of people waiting more than one year for NHS treatment, 2019–2022 8 February 2023
