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the uk's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the uk.

the resolution foundation is an independent think-tank focused on improving the living standards for those on low to middle incomes.

ifs is the uk’s leading independent economics research institute. we analyse and inform economic and policy decisions with academic rigour and absolute independence.

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the devolved government for scotland has a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.

the uk parliament has two houses that work on behalf of uk citizens to check and challenge the work of government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day.

the national institute of economic and social research is britain's longest established independent research institute.