Half of working renters only one pay cheque away from losing their home

One in two working private renters in England - 3.2 million adults – wouldn’t have [...]

Winter Warning: The urgent case for energy bill support this winter

As we head into winter 2023, energy prices are now falling and it may be [...]

What is the point of social security?

What impact should our social security system have on poverty and disadvantage? It is a [...]

The cost of debt for low-income households in the cost of living crisis

As the cost of living crisis enters a dangerous new phase, it's pushed millions of [...]

Interim Report launch: A new framework for tackling poverty

The Commission’s Interim Report summarises the findings of the Commission’s work since 2022. It brings [...]

Gotta get through this, Energy Bills this Winter

Britain’s energy bill crisis is not over: Ofgem’s imminent confirmation of the Q4 2023 price [...]

Whistleblowing and gagging clauses

This briefing covers legal protections for workers who whistleblow at work, as well as attempts [...]

The Chasm of Care, The Capacity Challenge of the next Decade

The UK has an ageing population. Currently, around 18.6% of the population is aged 65 [...]

Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals

This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals [...]

The Triple Lock has increased state pension spending and creates uncertainty for current and future generations of pensioners

On Tuesday (12 September), the Office for National Statistics will release its estimate for average [...]