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IFS expresses concern over Scottish government’s analysis of public finances
The respected Institute for Fiscal Studies has cast doubts over the assumptions underlying the Scottish government’s assessment of public finances.
Government citing out of date figures in attempt to wriggle out of food bank shame
The government is citing out of date figures in an attempt to wriggle out of its food bank shame, writes James Bloodworth.
According to the IFS, people really are worse off under the Tories
Despite the sort of spin that we saw last Friday, people really are worse off under the Tories.
There’s something badly wrong with our welfare system
Today’s figures should open up debate on how to reform the current system of tax credits and benefits. What is clear is that more needs to be done to address the growing number of people who are actively contributing to society but yet are finding it increasingly difficult just to get by.
Poorest will be hardest hit by downturn due to welfare reforms
The poor will be the hardest hit in the long-term by the economic downturn as a result of the government's changes to the benefits system, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
Budget 2013: IFS says borrowing in 2014 will be 70bn more than hoped in 2010
Budget 2013: IFS says borrowing in 2014 will be 70bn more than hoped in 2010.