Helen Miller

IFS Director Helen Miller explains, in 90 seconds, the choices made by the Chancellor.

IFS researchers provide a response to the new economic forecast and major policy announcements contained in the 2026 Budget.

At his first Budget, the Chancellor faces an uncertain outlook for the economy, and added pressures on public spending from higher inflation.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major and welcome change to the triple lock, which will come into effect in 2030–31.

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street with no shortage of ambition.

Drawing on the IFS Deaton Review of inequalities, this report sets out a policy toolkit and applications to education, jobs, geography and wealth.

We summarise the breadth of inequalities in the UK, their interconnected nature, and why policymakers need to carefully navigate trade-offs.

A plan for big tax cuts that is costed on paper, but which may not survive contact with reality.