This response to a UK parliamentary inquiry assesses how the Scottish Government is funded, including via the Barnett formula ...

It is now 66 for both men and women. Between April 2026 and March 2028 it will rise to 67.

"Shifting the performance of an entire economy requires a long-term, consistent and persistent direction." Paul Johnson ...

What factors contribute to ethnic gaps in private pension participation rates, and how might these gaps impact future ...

We discuss the economic consequences of tariffs, why governments use them, and whether they actually achieve their intended goals.

The introduction of automatic enrolment into workplace pensions between 2012 and 2018 significantly boosted pension participation in the UK, helping to narrow gaps in participation between men and ...

What are the drivers of ethnic gaps in private pension participation rates and what consequences will these gaps have for ...

Rising interest rates could put the government on track to miss its fiscal rules. What are the Chancellor’s options?

Paul has been director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies since 2011. He is a columnist for The Times, and is a regular contributor to other broadcast and print media. He is a visiting professor in ...