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.
Schools serving disadvantaged children have faced the biggest funding cuts Press Release Our annual education spending report finds that rising costs are placing increasing pressure on all areas of education. 11 December 2023
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
IFS response to the Prime Minister's proposed Advanced British Standard education reform Comment The Prime Minister's proposed Advanced British Standard is an ambitious reform. 4 October 2023
What is happening to school funding and costs in England? Comment Schools funding in England is going up faster than economy-wide inflation, but not as fast as the cost pressures schools actually face. 5 October 2023
New childcare entitlements have little to offer the poorest families Press Release "These new entitlements are another big step towards an early years system focused on helping parents to work." 26 September 2023
Early years spending update: Budget reforms and beyond Report The 2023 update analyses change in early years spending in the last 25 years and looks ahead to implications of major reforms announced in the Budget. 26 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
The decline in spending on school buildings Comment We analyse trends in school capital spending in England, both in historical terms and compared with levels of need. 4 September 2023
Why take-up of the two-year-old offer has really fallen Comment Take-up of the funded two-year-old offer might be at an all-time high – but eligibility for the benefit is lower than ever 9 August 2023
Student loans in England explained and options for reform Explainer How does the student loan system currently work in England, what will change for new students in 2023, and what are some of the options for reform? 20 July 2023
Removing tax exemptions from private schools likely to have little effect on numbers in the private sector, raising £1.3–1.5 billion in net terms Press Release Labour’s proposals to remove tax exemptions on private schools are likely to raise an extra £1.3-1.5 billion. 11 July 2023
Tax, private school fees and state school spending Report This report compares private school fees and state school spending. It also examines Labour’s proposals to remove tax exemptions from private schools. 11 July 2023
