Issues such as the growth in short-term lettings and second homes disproportionately impact housing issues in rural and coastal areas. This exacerbates an already complex housing situation nationally. Charities and campaign groups have called for government intervention, arguing that the negative impacts, such as a shortage of affordable housing, are hollowing out rural and coastal areas.
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IFS examine recent trends in households’ living standards, with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–21 and 2021–22.
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Breaking the cycle shows that giving people money advice alongside talking therapies could double recovery rates for people with debt and depression — and help an extra 27,000 people recover from mental health problems each year.
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What are the barriers to employment for young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) or who have experience of care? What works best to support them?
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How to refer someone you are supporting for Access to Work Plus if they have high in-work support needs.
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NEW polling reveals 1 in 2 workers feel that work is getting more intense and demanding
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This explainer describes the structure of the commissioning system after July 2022, when integrated care boards become the statutory commissioners of the majority of NHS care.
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New research funded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) has found that a Basic Income scheme could potentially save the NHS tens of billions of pounds.
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This briefing provides an overview of funding and accountability arrangements within the NHS in England. It also highlights issues including patient safety, NHS funding and performance.
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Unpaid carers provide an invaluable service to society, but they shoulder a financial penalty in doing so. This report looks at the financial impact of unpaid care, and how policies can help mitigate it.