IfG in the news

Councils set to collect extra £2bn after maximum tax rises

Senior researcher Stuart Hoddinott comments in The Times on local authorities' plans to increase council tax.

30 JAN 2024

22 JAN 2026 Explainer

How local government is funded in England and how it has changed since 2010.

30 MAR 2026 IfG in the news

Jill Rutter, IfG Senior Fellow, appears on Channel 4 News to discuss ministerial messages on energy prices.

25 NOV 2025 IfG in the news

Jill Rutter, IfG Senior Fellow, asks Ed Balls and George Osborne a question ahead of this week's budget.

15 JUN 2026 Explainer

On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester