Tag: Institute for Fiscal Studies

Warning of Bumper Council Tax Rises to Meet UK Government Promises

October 7, 2021
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Council tax in Britain may need to rise by up to 5 percent a year for the next three years to keep services running and pay for social care reforms, an influential think tank has warned. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said that under current government spending plans, a rise of at least 3.6…

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UK Job Vacancies Driven by Low-Paid Roles, IFS Says

September 21, 2021
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Recent data showing high job vacancies in the UK is being entirely driven by low-paid occupations, according to research. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) think tank said around a quarter of the workforce is seeing job vacancies in occupations relevant to them at least 10 percent below pre-pandemic levels. The IFS said this means…

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NHS Waiting List in England Could Soar to 14 Million Next Year, Warns IFS

August 8, 2021
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The NHS waiting list in England could rise to 14 million by autumn next year and keep increasing, a new report has warned. If millions of patients who did not receive care during the pandemic return to the health service for medical attention, then the number joining the waiting list could outstrip the number being…

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