In Paul's final episode, he speaks with incoming IFS Director Helen Miller about the big economic pressures facing the UK.

Can the UK pensions system deliver a decent standard of living in retirement? We explore the challenges and changes needed.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Institute for Government discussed Labour's first year in power at a joint event.

Delays in serious court cases are at record highs. We ask why the Crown Court backlog is growing—and if more money alone can solve it.

We take a closer look at the Spending Review and what the policies mean for public services, investment and the wider economy. 

Rising tariffs and trade wars are reshaping global trade. Is this the end of globalisation—and what does it mean for the UK and the world economy?

We discuss the government's welfare reforms aimed at helping sick and disabled people into work, and what the changes mean for health-related benefits

Associate Director Christine Farquharson presented on the importance on evaluation at the Children & Young People Now's conference.

What were the decisions and trade-offs made by Chancellor Reeves?

The OBR forecast will underpin the Chancellor’s decisions at the next Spring Forecast.

In-year top-ups mean big increases in Scottish NHS spending this year – but that means plans for 2025–26 now look relatively less generous.

At this online event, IFS researchers presented their analysis of the Scottish Budget proposals and the wider Scottish tax and spending context.