Institute for Fiscal Studies.
UK research institute
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Macron's government faces worker revolt while the Telegraph cites IFS on spending needs.Some support2 reports
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IFS and the Resolution Foundation have made specific tax recommendations, urging John Healey to announce a tax switch.Some support1 report
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NHS patients are being treated in lower-cost settings as the IFS and ONS release productivity data.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) models the financial impact on Scottish pensioners.Some support1 report
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Proposals, including the abolition of the upper house, were put forward to influence UK economic direction.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Andy Burnham's plan requires funding support to proceed.Some support1 report
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IFS compared UK prices to IEA member states amid continent-wide energy market disruption caused by an invasion.Some support1 report
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies is evaluating potential changes to the capital gains tax structure.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Independent experts, including the Institute for Fiscal Studies, challenged Rachel Reeves' fiscal strategy.Some support1 report
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TBI mirrors Institute for Fiscal Studies proposals regarding increases, which are informed by Office for Budget Responsibility spending forecasts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Expert bodies forecast the escalating costs of the UK State Pension's triple lock system, calling for replacement.Some support1 report
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A person's career path is detailed, involving roles at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and advising major political figures like Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, and Andy Burnham.Some support2 reports
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Proposals have been put forward for regional mayors to retain local tax revenue.Some support1 report
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Data from the Institute for Fiscal Studies informs proposed overhauls of the education system, involving Andy Burnham and Tony Blair.Some support1 report1 development inside
Gone quiet
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Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies and UBC focuses on productivity gaps and economic models.Some support1 report
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A review cited research conducted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFES) regarding various benefits.Well supported3 reports
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Former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson, was mentioned in a recent report.Some support1 report
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies offers expert opinion on tax proposals, including a suggestion for a 10p rate similar to 1999 policy.Some support2 reports
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFES) has issued warnings regarding unfunded promises made by the government in the context of Wales.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Institute for Fiscal Studies most-
Rachel Reeves OperationalPolitical rivals, including Burnham and Reeves, debated tax policy and the funding of state quangos.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Financial Times Mentioned togetherJohn Burn-Murdoch contributed commentary to the Financial Times regarding similar cost of living trends in both countries.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Andy Burnham OperationalMinisters have formed the new government team, with policy contrasts emerging between John Healey and Andy Burnham.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Labour Party OperationalChris Trotter discussed New Zealand's electoral difficulties, noting the Labour Party's founding in the country.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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John Swinney OperationalAndy Burnham makes a political move to assert influence within John Swinney's political domain.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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International Energy Agency Mentioned togetherGlobal energy markets face slow recovery forecasts amid intensified attacks, policy shifts, and a new diesel supply agreement.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
Connections
The 37 strongest of 64, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Paul Johnson Structural
Paul Johnson served as a former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Andy Burnham Operational
IFS provides expert economic analysis and data that directly informs, challenges, and is debated within Andy Burnham's policy proposals.
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John Healey Operational
IFES provides expert analysis and warnings that directly inform and pressure John Healey's government policy decisions.
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Rachel Reeves Operational
IFS provides expert analysis and critiques Rachel Reeves' fiscal strategies, while Reeves contributes content to the Institute.
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government Operational
IFS provides data and fiscal analysis to the government regarding spending and pension sustainability.
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David Phillips Structural
David Phillips is an employee of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Helen Miller Structural
Helen Miller serves as a director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Helen Miller Structural
Helen Miller holds the formal capacity of Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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TBI Structural
TBI bases its operational proposals on the work and recommendations published by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Keir Starmer Mentioned together
The Institute for Fiscal Studies provides fiscal analysis on defense spending plans relevant to Keir Starmer's policy domain.
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University of British Columbia Mentioned together
The two institutions are co-mentioned as sharing a focus on economic modeling research.
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Andy Haldane Transactional
IFS employed Andy Haldane in a leadership capacity as its boss.
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Tim Harford Mentioned together
Harford utilizes IFPS resources and data to inform his commentary on current events.
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Islington Shared context
IFS produced research findings regarding the socio-economic status of inner-London boroughs, including Islington.
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House of Commons Library Mentioned together
Both organizations are research bodies that share a common focus on tracking trends in UK workforce productivity.
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Resolution Foundation Mentioned together
Peers who jointly focus on policy critique regarding the state pension system.
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Financial Times Mentioned together
The Institute for Fiscal Studies provides analysis that is published by the Financial Times.
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Scotland Operational
IFS provides financial modeling and analysis regarding the impact on Scottish pensioners.
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Holyrood Mentioned together
IFS studies fiscal policy relevant to the operational context of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood).
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Ed Davey Operational
IFS questioned the financial viability of Ed Davey's policy plan.
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Alan Milburn Mentioned together
The entities are cited together in findings regarding the state of the young person's employment market.
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John Swinney Operational
Swinney's claims have been contradicted by findings from the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Bank of Ghana Mentioned together
IFS provides expert analysis and research regarding the policy shifts and operational environment of the Bank of Ghana.
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Office for Budget Responsibility Mentioned together
Both institutions are cited as key advisory bodies regarding UK government fiscal policy.
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Middle East Shared context
The Institute for Fiscal Studies analyzes the economic impacts, such as inflation, resulting from events in the Middle East.
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Wes Streeting Mentioned together
IFS experts monitor and comment on policy proposals made by Wes Streeting.
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International Energy Agency Mentioned together
IFS utilizes IEA member state data to compare and analyze UK energy prices.
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Labour Party Operational
IFS critiques the Labour Party for breaching its pledges regarding tax rises.
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BBC Radio 4 Mentioned together
IFS representatives participate in broadcasts on BBC Radio 4.
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England Shared context
The Institute for Fiscal Studies provides economic and social analysis regarding policy issues within England.
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Europe Shared context
The Institute for Fiscal Studies conducts research examining financial struggles within Europe.
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Stephen Timms Mentioned together
Stephen Timms is associated with the review of Institute for Fiscal Studies research on benefits.
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Telegraph Operational
Telegraph cites the Institute for Fiscal Studies regarding spending needs.
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Neil Amin-Smith Structural
Neil Amin-Smith was historically employed as a research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Moneybox Mentioned together
An expert from the Institute for Fiscal Studies appeared on a Moneybox program.
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Senedd Shared context
IFES operates within the political context of the Senedd, providing economic warnings on government promises.
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Nature Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single, non-specific mention of research published in Nature.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Macron's government faces worker revolt while the Telegraph cites IFS on spending needs.
- IFS and the Resolution Foundation have made specific tax recommendations, urging John Healey to announce a tax switch.
- NHS patients are being treated in lower-cost settings as the IFS and ONS release productivity data.
- The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) models the financial impact on Scottish pensioners.
- Andy Burnham's plan requires funding support to proceed.
September 2026
5 events- Proposals, including the abolition of the upper house, were put forward to influence UK economic direction.
- IFS compared UK prices to IEA member states amid continent-wide energy market disruption caused by an invasion.
- The Institute for Fiscal Studies is evaluating potential changes to the capital gains tax structure.
- Independent experts, including the Institute for Fiscal Studies, challenged Rachel Reeves' fiscal strategy.
- Expert bodies forecast the escalating costs of the UK State Pension's triple lock system, calling for replacement.
August 2026
3 events- TBI mirrors Institute for Fiscal Studies proposals regarding increases, which are informed by Office for Budget Responsibility spending forecasts.
- A person's career path is detailed, involving roles at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and advising major political figures like Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, and Andy Burnham.
- Proposals have been put forward for regional mayors to retain local tax revenue.
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July 2026
4 events- Data from the Institute for Fiscal Studies informs proposed overhauls of the education system, involving Andy Burnham and Tony Blair.
- Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies and UBC focuses on productivity gaps and economic models.
- A review cited research conducted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFES) regarding various benefits.
- Former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson, was mentioned in a recent report.