Election Special: Your questions answered podcastIn the final run up to the election, we answer your questions about everything from borrowing to AI to the part that luck plays in the economy. 27 June 2024
Election Special: The Labour manifesto explained podcastWe discuss the Labour manifesto launched on Thursday and give our reaction to the policies and pledges within it.14 June 2024
Election Special: The Conservative manifesto explained podcastWe discuss the Conservative manifesto launched on Tuesday and give our reaction to the policies and pledges within it.12 June 2024
General Election 2024: IFS manifesto analysis event 24 June 2024 IFS researchers and Director Paul Johnson will deliver their analysis of the parties' manifestos at a live-streamed press briefing.
Inaugural IFS postdoc workshop workshop 4 July 2024 This academic workshop on applied public and labour economics will feature presentations by alumni of the IFS postdoc scheme.
Living standards, poverty and inequality in the UK: 2024 event 25 July 2024 This online event will present the key findings from our latest flagship annual report on living standards, poverty and inequality in the UK.
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.
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: Your questions answered Podcast In the final run up to the election, we answer your questions about everything from borrowing to AI to the part that luck plays in the economy. 27 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
What are the parties’ plans for benefits and taxes? Calculator Use our simple interactive tool to see how the parties’ plans for benefits and taxes would impact household incomes over the next five years. 24 June 2024
Scale of manifesto giveaways and takeaways, by party (2029-30) Data Item Scale of manifesto giveaways and takeaways, by party (2029-30) 24 June 2024
The tax rollercoasters since 2010 Data Item Income and National Insurance contribution tax thresholds have been on a rollercoaster ride since 2010. 24 June 2024
Election Special: The Labour manifesto explained Podcast We discuss the Labour manifesto launched on Thursday and give our reaction to the policies and pledges within it. 14 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
Plaid Cymru manifesto: a response Comment An assessment of the tax and spending changes proposed in the 2024 Plaid Cymru general election manifesto 13 June 2024
Labour Party manifesto: an initial response Comment An assessment of the tax rises and spending changes proposed in the 2024 Labour Party general election manifesto 13 June 2024
The Labour manifesto Explainer IFS Director Paul Johnson responds to the Labour manifesto. 13 June 2024
Green Party manifesto: a reaction Comment An assessment of the tax rises and spending changes proposed in the 2024 Green Party general election manifesto. 12 June 2024
Election Special: The Conservative manifesto explained Podcast We discuss the Conservative manifesto launched on Tuesday and give our reaction to the policies and pledges within it. 12 June 2024
Main rates of tax over time, including proposed changes in the Conservative manifesto Data Item Main rates of tax over time, including proposed changes in the Conservative manifesto. 11 June 2024
Change in tax liability from 2019–20 to 2029–30 (2024–25 prices), including proposed changes in the Conservative manifesto Data Item Changes in the Conservative manifesto would mean most employees, and nearly all self-employed, would pay less tax in 2029-30 than 2019-20. 11 June 2024
The Conservative manifesto Explainer IFS Director Paul Johnson responds to the Conservative manifesto. 11 June 2024
The Conservative manifesto: an initial response Comment An assessment of the tax cuts and spending changes proposed in the 2024 Conservative party general election manifesto. 11 June 2024
Real-terms higher-rate threshold and share of adults paying higher-rate income tax Data Item Real-terms higher-rate threshold and share of adults paying higher-rate income tax 10 June 2024
Corporation tax main rate and revenue over time Data Item Corporation tax main rate and revenue over time 10 June 2024
Changes in the composition of tax revenue since 2010–11 Data Item Changes in the composition of tax revenue since 2010–11 10 June 2024
