IF’s new report “Blowing the Budget: Why the young have to spend more than the old on Essentials” has just been published. The report’s author and IF researcher, Toby Whelton, talks us through the key findings of the report and what it tells us about the financial pressures facing young people.
Toby Whelton
Researcher
Welcome to Intergenerational Fairness Day 2024 and the view from the UK
It’s the world’s second international Intergenerational Fairness Day on the 16 November. Organisations from across the globe will come together to call on their respective governments to better consider the interests of younger and future generations as well as report on developments in their respective countries. IF Researcher, Toby Whelton, introduces the participating organisations and… Read more »
What the UK can learn from proposed youth tax exemptions in Portugal
In Portugal’s upcoming budget, there is a proposal for tax exemptions exclusively for young people that have caught the eye of many. IF researcher, Toby Whelton, looks at how the UK could take inspiration from this policy.
The hypocrisy of the universities lobby in their argument to increase student fees
University lobbying groups have been increasing their calls for an increase to tuitions fees ahead of the Autumn Budget. IF researcher, Toby Whelton, argues not only are these calls intergenerationally unfair but they are also cynical.
The number of children living in below minimum standard housing is an intergenerational unfairness
Recent weeks have seen much discussion on child poverty and the need to remove the two-child benefit cap. IF researcher, Toby Whelton, examines how the abysmal housing conditions of millions of children serves only to exacerbate this current crisis.
Intergenerational fairness and the King’s Speech
The King’s Speech sets the legislative agenda for the next parliament by laying out the vision of the new government. Does this legislation appear to be intergenerationally fair? IF researcher, Toby Whelton, investigates.
IF 2024 manifesto audit 4: mental health
IF researcher, Toby Whelton, looks at what the parties are promising on mental health ahead of the 2024 General Election
IF 2024 manifesto audit 2: environment
With only days until the 2024 General Election, Toby Whelton, IF researcher, gives a breakdown on what the different parties are offering on the environment – from net zero to clean energy to the insulation of British homes.
IF 2024 manifesto audit 1: education
With less than a week to go until the 2024 General Election, Toby Whelton, IF researcher, gives a whistle-stop tour of what the different parties are offering on education – from pre-school childcare through to further and higher education finance as part of IF’s general election audit.
The potential impact of young voters on the 2024 general election
There is a sense amongst the young British electorate that they are powerless in affecting change in politics, especially through their vote. However, Toby Whelton, IF researcher, argues that while the odds may be stacked against them, there is still real potential for the young to shape the upcoming election.