Institute for Fiscal Studies.
UK research institute
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Health Foundation contributed to a public finance debate.Some support1 report
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IFS analysis, using OFR forecasts, was shared with The Telegraph regarding current economic pressures.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Paul Johnson protested budget figures and John Healey was accused of using made up numbers.Some support1 report
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Macron's government faces worker revolt while the Telegraph cites IFS on spending needs.Well supported3 reports
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IFS and the Resolution Foundation have made specific tax recommendations, urging John Healey to announce a tax switch.Some support4 reports
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NHS patients are being treated in lower-cost settings as the IFS and ONS release productivity data.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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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
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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
Gone quiet
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Proposals have been put forward for regional mayors to retain local tax revenue.Some support2 reports
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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
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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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What's reaching Institute for Fiscal Studies
Events traced to Institute for Fiscal Studies, step by step, newest first- IFS warns government budget risks being a 'work of fiction'IFS warns government budget risks being a 'work of fiction' amid financial pressuresLikely
- IFS may analyze fiscal impact of income threshold freezeIFS may analyze how the threshold freeze impacts household disposable incomeLikely
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Office for Budget Responsibility OperationalAlex Burghart cited figures near Office for Budget Responsibility data during a TV appearance.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Rachel Reeves OperationalJames Wild criticized the Chancellor's recent budget decisions.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Andy Burnham OperationalThe Prime Minister's scheme is facing criticism from Claire Waxman, who warns it risks creating a 'doom-loop'.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Financial Times Mentioned togetherRussia agreed to export military equipment to Iran, a supply chain traced by the Financial Times.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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John Healey OperationalMultiple figures, including Healey and Milburn, addressed benefits reform, while Burnham challenged Conservative welfare cuts.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Labour Party OperationalIpsos polling indicates a resurgence for Andy Burnham's Labour Party, while Kemi Badenoch leads the Tories.Moves Institute for Fiscal Studies
Connections
The 40 strongest of 70, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Helen Miller Structural
Helen Miller holds the formal position of Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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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
IFS provides expert fiscal analysis and warnings that directly influence 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, and Reeves contributes content to the Institute.
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government Operational
IFS provides independent fiscal analysis and advice that directly influences government policy and spending decisions.
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Office for Budget Responsibility Operational
Both entities advise on government fiscal policy; IFS utilizes OBR forecasts while also critically evaluating OBR's forecasting track record.
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Helen Miller Structural
Helen Miller serves as a director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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David Phillips Structural
David Phillips is an employee of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Greta Thunberg Operational
The Institute for Fiscal Studies provided research that informed a letter co-signed by Greta Thunberg.
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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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Telegraph Operational
Telegraph reports on and cites analysis provided by the Institute for Fiscal Studies regarding spending needs.
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Andy Haldane Transactional
IFS employed Andy Haldane in a leadership capacity as its boss.
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Labour Party Operational
IFS critiques the Labour Party for breaching its pledges regarding tax rises.
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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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Health Foundation Mentioned together
Both entities were cited for their contributions to the public finance debate.
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Resolution Foundation Mentioned together
Both think tanks are noted for jointly critiquing government budget measures and the state pension system.
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Robert Jenrick Operational
Robert Jenrick has publicly dismissed analysis produced by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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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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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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University of British Columbia Mentioned together
The two institutions are co-mentioned as sharing a focus on economic modeling research.
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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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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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British Retail Consortium Mentioned together
Both the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the British Retail Consortium are cited for highlighting rising food and energy costs.
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John Healey Operational
The Institute for Fiscal Studies provides policy recommendations on national security spending relevant to John Healey's political domain.
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Scotland Shared context
IFS provides financial modeling and forecasts regarding the economic conditions in Scotland.
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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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BBC Radio 4 Mentioned together
IFS representatives participate in broadcasts on BBC Radio 4.
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Kemi Badenoch Operational
Kemi Badenoch actively criticizes the budget analysis produced by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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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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Senedd Shared context
IFES operates within the political context of the Senedd, providing economic warnings on government promises.
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Neil Amin-Smith Structural
Neil Amin-Smith was historically employed as a research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- The Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Health Foundation contributed to a public finance debate.
- IFS analysis, using OFR forecasts, was shared with The Telegraph regarding current economic pressures.
- Paul Johnson protested budget figures and John Healey was accused of using made up numbers.
- 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.