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
CIOT/IFS debate: What should be in the business tax roadmap? event 4 September 2024 At this event, an expert panel will debate what should be on the new Labour government business tax roadmap.
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 25 September 2024 We invite researchers from both academic and policy institutions to submit a paper or an extended abstract of two or more pages by April.
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.
6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference | Driving Progress: Public Finance and Structural Transformation Conference 26 September 2024 We invite researchers from both academic and policy institutions to submit a paper or an extended abstract of two or more pages by April.
Lower oil and gas prices hit Scotland’s underlying public finances in 2023-24 Comment Scotland’s notional fiscal deficit rose by £4.7 billion (2% of GDP) in 2023–24, as lower oil and gas prices hit North Sea revenues. 14 August 2024
Definitions of debt and the new government’s fiscal rules Comment The new government has an ‘ironclad’ commitment to reduce government debt. It matters which definition of debt is used for the fiscal rule. 7 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
What is Labour's economic strategy? Podcast In the King's Speech last week, Labour set out 40 new bills - what can we learn about their economic strategy? 22 July 2024
How would the parties’ tax and spending plans affect Scotland and Wales? Report This ‘explainer’ looks at how the parties’ proposals would affect Scotland and Wales, covering tax, spending, public finances and the constitution. 28 June 2024
Election Special: The big issues politicians haven't spoken about Podcast What are the manifestos missing? What are the big challenges facing us? And what information should voters be aware of as they head to the polls? 25 June 2024
Forecasts for real growth and illustrative scenarios Data Item The outlook for growth is uncertain: stronger growth would strengthen the public finances, but weaker growth could make things much harder. 24 June 2024
Public sector net debt Data Item Public sector net debt as a share of national income, with the forecasts for the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats' manifesto plans. 24 June 2024
Public sector net investment including manifesto plans Data Item Both Labour and the Conservatives' investment plans would see cuts to public sector net investment as a share of national income. 24 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
Tax revenue as a share of national income, including proposed tax changes in the 2024 manifestos Data Item Both Labour and the Conservatives' plans would see overall tax burden rise to around its all-time high – a level not seen since the 1940s. 13 June 2024
Changes in tax revenues as a percentage of national income, by parliament Data Item Changes in tax revenues as a percentage of national income, by parliament 10 June 2024
Tough questions will face the election winners Comment "Whichever of the main parties forms the next government, it will need to cut spending or raise taxes or it will miss its own fiscal targets." 10 June 2024
Election Special: The government's record on tax Podcast We look at changes to the size and shape of the state, and changes in the tax system. We also give our initial response to the Lib Dem manifesto. 10 June 2024
UK government spending as a share of GDP in 2024–25 and 2028–29, with and without avoiding cuts to investment and day-to-day spending Data Item UK government spending as a share of GDP in 2024–25 and 2028–29, with and without avoiding cuts to investment and day-to-day spending 9 June 2024
Successive forecasts for spending on debt interest between 2000–01 and 2028–29, as a share of national income Data Item Successive forecasts for spending on debt interest between 2000–01 and 2028–29, as a share of national income 9 June 2024
Change in forecasts for debt interest spending between March 2020 and March 2024, split by drivers Data Item Change in forecasts for debt interest spending between March 2020 and March 2024, split by drivers 9 June 2024
Public sector spending as a share of national income since 1997−98, including and not including debt interest spending Data Item Public sector spending as a share of national income since 1997−98, including and not including debt interest spending 9 June 2024
How have the size and shape of the UK state changed? Report We describe how the size and shape of the state have changed since the mid 1950s and over the 2019–24 parliament, and discuss the future outlook. 9 June 2024
