Institute for Fiscal Studies
@TheIFS
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Britain’s leading independent economic research institute
London, UK
Joined November 2010
NEW: Despite recent increases, the Ministry of Justice budget has still not returned to pre-2010 levels. @m_dominguezp and @benzaranko’s new report presents the first consistent estimates on what has happened to @MoJGovUK funding over the past two decades:
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RT @PJTheEconomist: If you want to understand the role of the OBR, why it is so powerful, and why the chancellor is in such a bind right no…
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RT @fiscalphillips: Last day to submit to @mhclg's consultation on council funding reform. Need inspiration? We have a 9000 word page-tu…
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RT @DrGerardLyons: Great to join the @TheIFS’ podcast with @PJTheEconomist and Andy King to discuss how the OBR works, its importance and…
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RT @fiscalphillips: More on our thoughts on @scotgov's announcement of analysis and consultation on council tax reform. Plus some facts, f…
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PODCAST: How important is the OBR forecast? @PJTheEconomist is joined by @DrGerardLyons and Andy King to look at the work of @OBR_UK ahead of the Spring Forecast. 🎧 Catch the episode here:
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RT @Mubin_Haq: There’s been a rapid rise in small pension pots with 12M worth under £1k. Bringing these together would reduce some of the c…
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RT @StuartAdam_IFS: Our new @TheIFS #ScotBudget report says that council tax in Scotland – as in England – is out of date, regressive and d…
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RT @StuartAdam_IFS: Yesterday @scotgov announced a programme of analysis and consultation this year on options for council tax, to culminat…
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RT @fiscalphillips: My second #ScotBudget report chapter with @theIFS colleagues explains why 🏡#counciltax needs to be revalued and reforme…
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NEW: Scottish council tax: ripe for reform A new chapter from our Scottish Budget Report sets out the case for revaluing and reforming Scotland’s council tax, by @fiscalphillips, @StuartAdam_IFS and Sam Ray-Chaudhuri ⬇️
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@finan_fairness The status quo generates many millions of pensions worth under £1,000; it is not fit for purpose. Read @JCribbEcon, Carl Emmerson, @LaurenceOBrien_ and @David_Sturrock’s report for more on the different policy solutions and implementation here: [8/8]
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RT @fiscalphillips: Hugely important 🧵 from my @theIFS colleague. NHS productivity is hugely important to the health of our population & p…
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RT @BenZaranko: Conclusion #3 Within the Ministry of Justice budget, courts and tribunals have been relatively protected, prisons and prob…
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