Business and investment

We ask why the UK has such large regional divides, how they emerged, and what policymakers can realistically do to fix them.

Why UK electricity prices are so high, how renewables affect costs, and what government can do to protect households from shocks.

A manifesto with more spending for priorities, but which also increases the chance of cuts to some other areas.

A plan bold in ambition, but lacking in fiscal credibility

The UK minimum wage has increased by more than 70% in real terms since 1999. What’s it doing to jobs, prices and profits - and what happens next?

Summary of new research on the scale and sources of regional inequalities and policy implications. 

Official figures have mismeasured self-employment and top incomes for decades. We present new data that fill the gap in the statistical record.

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, the UK economy stands at a pivotal juncture, with growth decelerating, unemployment rising and inflation above target. 

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

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?