Inflation is down from its peak, but prices still feel high. What caused the spike, are we near 2%, and what happens next?

The medal recognises an individual who has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the economics profession in one or ...

At the 2025 Autumn Budget, the government announced that the repayment threshold for Plan 2 loans will be frozen at its April 2026 level (£29,385) for three years, instead of increasing with inflation ...

This paper evaluates a scalable model that engages parents to improve early learning in contexts where both schools and homes ...

Changes to English council funding over the next three years will help align funding with assessed needs – but challenges and ...

Private car quality information means the sale price reflects the average quality of cars sold and can be lower than the ...

Globally, gang proliferation is fought mainly through sweeps. This paper examines the causal impact on crime for arrested individuals and their peers.

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

We evaluate the introduction of freestanding Emergency Care Centers within Brazil’s publicly funded health system, leveraging ...

Reform UK says it would cut income tax in Scotland if it wins the Scottish Parliament election in May. Objective analysis of economic policy is more important now than it has ever been. You can join ...

IFS researchers will present their initial analysis of the OBR's forecast, any announcements the Chancellor does make, and ...

An IFS event discussing new research on the UK fiscal framework, its limitations, and options for longer-term reform.