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.
Toby Whelton
Researcher
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.
Intergenerational Fairness in the General Election
Proposed policies such as national service and commitments to maintain the triple lock have put debates about intergenerational unfairness at the heart of the national debate. IF researcher, Toby Whelton, investigates.
Is the student cost-of-living crisis affecting social mobility?
Recent reports have noted a decline in higher education participation, especially among poorer students. Toby Whelton, IF volunteer, argues this can only be understood as a result of the skyrocketing costs of being a student.
The State of the graduate premium
With the first cohort to experience the 2022 changes to student loans having begun university, now is a good time to take stock and assess the state of the graduate premium. Toby Whelton, IF volunteer, investigates.