Blog
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New research finds the damaging impact of intergenerational inequality on young people’s mental health
IF student intern Grace van Rooyen takes a look at new research that examines how intergenerational injustice is affecting young people’s mental health.
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What the decision to change the triple lock means for intergenerational fairness
Andy Burnham has announced that Labour will change the state pension triple lock from 2030. Toby Whelton, IF Senior Researcher, discusses what this announcement means for intergenerational fairness.
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The young people left behind in Britain’s seaside towns
Sam Corbett discusses the challenges facing young people in seaside towns.
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Old for old: How Burnham’s triple lock adjustment exclusively benefits pensioners
Andy Burnham has been reported as announcing some “big” changes to the State Pension and social care at the 2026 Labour Conference. IF economic researcher Will Splatt tests that claim.
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There is a glaring omission in Reform’s welfare policy
Last month, Reform announced its plan to overhaul the benefits system. IF Senior Researcher, Toby Whelton, argues that a key demographic was missing from these plans.
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Are we discounting young people’s future?
The government recently announced a reduction to the Green Book discount rate. Toby Whelton, IF Senior Researcher, explains why this little-noticed change may be more consequential than anything in the upcoming Budget.
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Why did Britain squander its North Sea inheritance?
As ministers decide whether to reopen the North Sea, IF economic researcher Will Splatt draws one crucial lesson from Britain’s 50-year record on resource management – a lesson that must be heeded.
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The view from Down Under: Intergenerational fairness in the UK and Australia
IF Senior Researcher Conor Nakkan reflects on his time in the UK, comparing some of the shared challenges facing younger generations in Britain and Australia.
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Gerontocracy in America
Samuel Moyn’s “Gerontocracy in America” argues that the US has become dominated by older generations. IF intern Anton Kui assesses how relevant the American example is for the UK.
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Is devolution more democratic for young people?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has presented his devolution agenda as a response to Westminster’s failure to listen to “normal people”. IF Senior Researcher Toby Whelton asks whether it will give young people a fairer hearing.