Institute for Fiscal Studies
IFS: Welsh “lose” from Barnett Formula
Plaid Cymru have dubbed as “significant” new research making clear that the Barnett Formula is underfunding Wales, reports Ed Jacobs.
IFS urges Osborne to develop a Plan B
The respected Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank today urged George Osborne to prepare a 'Plan B' for fiscal consolidation in case growth prospects deteriorate.
IFS: Tax and benefit changes are regressive
Today the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said that the Government’s plan for fiscal consolidation is regressive, and will hit the poorest disproportionately hard, once cuts to welfare are fully taken into account.