David Phillips says that even if chancellor Rachel Reeves manages to avoid making cuts, councils will still need a laser-like ...

We examine the challenges facing public services and the Chancellor’s public spending options at the forthcoming Budget and ...

Growth has been better than expected this year, but the UK’s recovery is not yet secure. Structural changes will require ...

All the analysis so far from our IFS Green Budget 2024, funded by the Nuffield Foundation and in partnership with Citi. Life expectancy gaps between gender and income groups are large and generate ...

We explore why CGT reform is necessary and how changes could make the tax system fairer, more efficient and more ...

The IFS Green Budget will assess the state of the UK economy and the new government’s fiscal position ahead of their first Budget. At this online event we will offer an opportunity to meet current IFS ...

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed the reappointment of IFS Deputy Director Carl Emmerson - alongside ...

At this online event we will offer an opportunity to meet current IFS staff, and ask questions about life at IFS and our recruitment process. Join us for a special in-person recording of an episode of ...

The IFS Green Budget will assess the state of the UK economy and the new government’s fiscal position ahead of their first Budget. At this online event we will offer an opportunity to meet current IFS ...

The IFS Green Budget will assess the state of the UK economy and the new government’s fiscal position ahead of their first Budget. Join us for a special in-person recording of an episode of the IFS ...

David is an Associate Director and helps lead two main areas of research at the Institute. First is work on devolved and local government finance, with a particular focus on the distribution of ...

We study the impacts of high-quality, center-based early childhood education on low income children in Colombia, tracking ...