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The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is the UK’s leading independent economics research institute.

6 days ago · Kate Ogden, Senior Research Economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), said: “The government yesterday published the final local government finance settlement, …

Jul 25, 2024 · 1. Introduction. This report explores how material living standards in the UK have evolved over the past few years. We use the latest official data, covering the years up to …

IFS is Britain’s leading independent microeconomic research institute. Its research remit is one of the broadest in public policy analysis, covering subjects from tax and benefits to education …

10 hours ago · Key findings. Spending on the justice system of England and Wales has increased in recent years. The total MoJ budget in 2025–26 (of £13.5 billion in today’s prices) is set to be …

How would you fund the NHS? Research from IFS and the Health Foundation projects a large funding gap in the NHS over the next 15 years. Depending on whether you keep the NHS …

Jan 9, 2025 · 2025 will be a pivotal year for FE. With a new government in office and a Spending Review on the horizon, decisions in the coming months will shape the funding landscape …

Jan 28, 2025 · The early years of the IFS. The Institute for Fiscal Studies came into existence because four professional people from the world of finance — a banker (Will Hopper), an …

Oct 2, 2024 · Fiscal Studies is a forum for original contributions in public and applied economics. Its goal is to promote a broad and rigorous discussion of public policy, contributing to …