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Martha Ford

Research Assistant

Martha is a research assistant in the public finances team.

Before working for the Institute for Government, Martha worked in the City as an equity research analyst. She has a BA in Classics.

16 APR 2026 Report

How can government better support people out of work due to ill health?

03 MAR 2026 Comment

The chancellor’s spring forecast was short and free of new policy content.

27 FEB 2026 Explainer

What financial support does the government offer students in England?

24 FEB 2026 Comment

The government is right to approach 3 March as a fiscal ‘non-event’.

25 NOV 2025 Live-blog

IfG experts analyse Reeves' budget and explore what the chancellor's plans for the economy, tax and spending mean.

19 NOV 2025 Comment

What can we expect from the chancellor’s second budget?

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