Institute for Fiscal Studies

Austerity To Continue Unless Chancellor 'Spends Billions Of Pounds Extra A Year'

Analysis suggests planned increases will be swallowed up by NHS, defence and international aid pledges.
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370,000 More Families Hit By 'Stealth' Tory Child Benefit Cuts

A surge of 36% over past six years means 1.4 million households now affected
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Spending Cuts Not Being Reversed Despite ‘Austerity Is Over’ Claim, IFS Says

'This is no bonanza.'
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Even The Cheapest Houses Are Out Of Reach Of Young People, Report Finds

Research reveals startling differences in home ownership compared to 20 years ago.
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When Is Household Debt A Problem?

On debt, it’s vital to go beyond headline measures
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Time For Action Against Shameless, Irresponsible Lenders Boosting Their Profits At The Expense Of Financially Vulnerable Customers

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Philip Hammond Had The Chance To Change Course On This Social And Economic Disaster - He Failed

Austerity has not just failed, but failed so badly that we need a complete overhaul of economic policy
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Lib Dems Accuse Government Of Creating 'Ghettos Of Poverty'

New figures show workers in south of England still earn the most.
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Poorest Students Leaving University With Debts Of £57,000, Say IFS

High interest rates are also hitting graduates hard.
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Tory Government 'Poses Biggest Threat To School Funding' Think Tank Warns

'Our schools are in crisis.'
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