Intergenerational Foundation www.if.org.uk
@intergenerational.bsky.social
We're a non-party-political research charity standing up for younger and future generations since 2011. www.if.org.uk
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#housing #taxation #spending #climate #pensions #students #mentalhealth #governmentspending #intergenerationalfairness #children
August 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
IF's summer newsletter is out and covers benefit cuts, the spending review, the triple lock and our latest research:
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July 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
IF's summer newsletter is out and covers benefit cuts, the spending review, the triple lock and our latest research:
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While living in less living space by age: under-occupation increases amongst the over-65s, up from 47% in 08/09 to 53% in 22/23.
June 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
While living in less living space by age: under-occupation increases amongst the over-65s, up from 47% in 08/09 to 53% in 22/23.
Yes but they’re frittering their money away. Average rents increased by 46% between 2015 and 2025
June 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yes but they’re frittering their money away. Average rents increased by 46% between 2015 and 2025
As for earnings here’s the kicker - the over-60s experiences the strongest wage growth
June 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
As for earnings here’s the kicker - the over-60s experiences the strongest wage growth
“just try harder”? Young people wanting more hours but can’t get them (caveat only up to 2023 so some post-Covid related jobs market suppression there)
June 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“just try harder”? Young people wanting more hours but can’t get them (caveat only up to 2023 so some post-Covid related jobs market suppression there)
Meanwhile just look at the growth in the number of children and young people in contact with mental health services since 2016
June 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Meanwhile just look at the growth in the number of children and young people in contact with mental health services since 2016
As for health spending, and remember this is before the latest billions announced, health spending per child has increased by just 3% over 20 years while health spending per pensioner has increased by 🔥73% 🔥with the per person health spending gap 110% in 2023/4 vs 2004/5
June 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
As for health spending, and remember this is before the latest billions announced, health spending per child has increased by just 3% over 20 years while health spending per pensioner has increased by 🔥73% 🔥with the per person health spending gap 110% in 2023/4 vs 2004/5
Now look at social protection spending by age:
Over past 20 years, gov spending per older person increased by 34% after accounting for inflation. Children have seen a 10% real terms reduction per child over the same period. #childpoverty
Over past 20 years, gov spending per older person increased by 34% after accounting for inflation. Children have seen a 10% real terms reduction per child over the same period. #childpoverty
June 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Now look at social protection spending by age:
Over past 20 years, gov spending per older person increased by 34% after accounting for inflation. Children have seen a 10% real terms reduction per child over the same period. #childpoverty
Over past 20 years, gov spending per older person increased by 34% after accounting for inflation. Children have seen a 10% real terms reduction per child over the same period. #childpoverty
Let's break this down... a whopping 🔥170% increase 🔥 in the gap in spending on a child (receives less) than an older person (receives more) has emerged over 20 years!
June 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Let's break this down... a whopping 🔥170% increase 🔥 in the gap in spending on a child (receives less) than an older person (receives more) has emerged over 20 years!
June 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The government must prioritise #children in the #spendingreview.
Our latest report investigates government spending by age over 20 years and finds that while per person spending on older people increased by 55% the increase for children was just 20%
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
Our latest report investigates government spending by age over 20 years and finds that while per person spending on older people increased by 55% the increase for children was just 20%
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
June 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The government must prioritise #children in the #spendingreview.
Our latest report investigates government spending by age over 20 years and finds that while per person spending on older people increased by 55% the increase for children was just 20%
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
Our latest report investigates government spending by age over 20 years and finds that while per person spending on older people increased by 55% the increase for children was just 20%
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
Thanks Tim, Between 2004-05 and 2023-24, real per-person government spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for children.
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
June 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Thanks Tim, Between 2004-05 and 2023-24, real per-person government spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for children.
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
NEW: Shocking gap in government spending on a child versus an older person is revealed:
Over 20 years, real per-person government spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for children.
#spendingreview #childpoverty #intergenerationalfairness
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
Over 20 years, real per-person government spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for children.
#spendingreview #childpoverty #intergenerationalfairness
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
June 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
NEW: Shocking gap in government spending on a child versus an older person is revealed:
Over 20 years, real per-person government spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for children.
#spendingreview #childpoverty #intergenerationalfairness
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
Over 20 years, real per-person government spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for children.
#spendingreview #childpoverty #intergenerationalfairness
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
Will #studentloans be the next mis-selling scandal 🔥🔥?
Read this article by a leading actuary on how he believes that both the government and the Student Loans Company are mis-selling student loans. Link in comments 🔥🔥
Read this article by a leading actuary on how he believes that both the government and the Student Loans Company are mis-selling student loans. Link in comments 🔥🔥
May 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Will #studentloans be the next mis-selling scandal 🔥🔥?
Read this article by a leading actuary on how he believes that both the government and the Student Loans Company are mis-selling student loans. Link in comments 🔥🔥
Read this article by a leading actuary on how he believes that both the government and the Student Loans Company are mis-selling student loans. Link in comments 🔥🔥
Good. Our younger generations deserve it. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Good. Our younger generations deserve it. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
The UK deficit is in the news again this week. In this article, IF economic researcher Conor Nakkan, takes a closer look at whether the UK’s current fiscal rules are fit for purpose:
www.if.org.uk/2025/04/22/f...
#fiscalrules, #sustainability, #futuregenerations #Australia #governmentpolicy
www.if.org.uk/2025/04/22/f...
#fiscalrules, #sustainability, #futuregenerations #Australia #governmentpolicy
April 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The UK deficit is in the news again this week. In this article, IF economic researcher Conor Nakkan, takes a closer look at whether the UK’s current fiscal rules are fit for purpose:
www.if.org.uk/2025/04/22/f...
#fiscalrules, #sustainability, #futuregenerations #Australia #governmentpolicy
www.if.org.uk/2025/04/22/f...
#fiscalrules, #sustainability, #futuregenerations #Australia #governmentpolicy
Our latest newsletter questions the intergenerational fairness implications of the #SpringStatement, #tradewars, #defence spending and #benefits cuts:
Read it here: createsend.com/t/r-F62C596C...
For a regular copy sign up at the bottom of any webpage at www.if.org.uk
Read it here: createsend.com/t/r-F62C596C...
For a regular copy sign up at the bottom of any webpage at www.if.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Our latest newsletter questions the intergenerational fairness implications of the #SpringStatement, #tradewars, #defence spending and #benefits cuts:
Read it here: createsend.com/t/r-F62C596C...
For a regular copy sign up at the bottom of any webpage at www.if.org.uk
Read it here: createsend.com/t/r-F62C596C...
For a regular copy sign up at the bottom of any webpage at www.if.org.uk
Alternative headline: house price falls are good news for younger generations
March 12, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Alternative headline: house price falls are good news for younger generations
February 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
What are the wins & losses for younger generations in the Renters' Rights Bill currently going through the lower and upper House? This article explains that although security of tenure is welcome, the sky-high cost of rent is crippling young people
www.if.org.uk/2025/01/23/t...
#rents #housingcrisis
www.if.org.uk/2025/01/23/t...
#rents #housingcrisis
January 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
What are the wins & losses for younger generations in the Renters' Rights Bill currently going through the lower and upper House? This article explains that although security of tenure is welcome, the sky-high cost of rent is crippling young people
www.if.org.uk/2025/01/23/t...
#rents #housingcrisis
www.if.org.uk/2025/01/23/t...
#rents #housingcrisis
Our 2025 schools' factsheets have landed 🥳
Aimed at Years 12 and 13 they encourage #students to think more about the principles around #intergenerationalfairness and #voting #ageing #thefuture #economics #youngpeople #governmentspending #duties #obligations:
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
Aimed at Years 12 and 13 they encourage #students to think more about the principles around #intergenerationalfairness and #voting #ageing #thefuture #economics #youngpeople #governmentspending #duties #obligations:
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
January 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our 2025 schools' factsheets have landed 🥳
Aimed at Years 12 and 13 they encourage #students to think more about the principles around #intergenerationalfairness and #voting #ageing #thefuture #economics #youngpeople #governmentspending #duties #obligations:
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
Aimed at Years 12 and 13 they encourage #students to think more about the principles around #intergenerationalfairness and #voting #ageing #thefuture #economics #youngpeople #governmentspending #duties #obligations:
www.if.org.uk/research-pos...
New 🎙️WHAT IF? Podcast🎙️ episode!
What if we solve the cost of being young?
We explain:
🔥 The cost-of-living crisis facing the young
🔥 Why they now have to spend 70% of their weekly spending on essentials
🔥 How much their non-essential spending has fallen off a cliff!
www.if.org.uk/what-if-podc...
What if we solve the cost of being young?
We explain:
🔥 The cost-of-living crisis facing the young
🔥 Why they now have to spend 70% of their weekly spending on essentials
🔥 How much their non-essential spending has fallen off a cliff!
www.if.org.uk/what-if-podc...
January 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
New 🎙️WHAT IF? Podcast🎙️ episode!
What if we solve the cost of being young?
We explain:
🔥 The cost-of-living crisis facing the young
🔥 Why they now have to spend 70% of their weekly spending on essentials
🔥 How much their non-essential spending has fallen off a cliff!
www.if.org.uk/what-if-podc...
What if we solve the cost of being young?
We explain:
🔥 The cost-of-living crisis facing the young
🔥 Why they now have to spend 70% of their weekly spending on essentials
🔥 How much their non-essential spending has fallen off a cliff!
www.if.org.uk/what-if-podc...
December 10, 2024 at 5:28 PM
December 10, 2024 at 5:27 PM