Parents wanting to work need to buy childcare, but with the cost of full-time care for children under 3 now exceeding the average cost of renting in England, many simply can’t afford to. And instead of helping parents overcome these barriers, the support offer for low income families reinforces them.
07
Mar
Mar
Tackling the root causes of growing economic inactivity among older people
06
Mar
Mar
IFS assess whether work search requirements for out-of-work welfare claimants are effective in inducing individuals to work & delivering fiscal savings
03
Mar
Mar
Guidance on how local authorities should exercise their homelessness functions in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 from 3 April 2018.
02
Mar
Mar
Awaab’s Law will force social landlords to fix damp and mould within strict time limits, in new amendment to the Social Housing Regulation Bill.
01
Mar
Mar
The private rented sector has widespread problems with damp, mould and cold, driven by the poor energy efficiency of privately rented homes. At a time when renters are struggling to keep their heads above water, the average tenant is facing annual energy bills that are £350 more expensive due to poor insulation. People living in the least efficient homes are paying £950 a year.
28
Feb
Feb
Statistics on the outcome status and providers of individual voluntary arrangements registered in England and Wales.
28
Feb
Feb
This briefing outlines the level of income needed for different household types to prevent them living in destitution. These income levels are extremely low and people living just above these thresholds will still be experiencing significant hardship.
Losing your job, needing to care for a sick family member, breaking up with your partner – everyone’s circumstances can change. When they do, the social security system should ensure […]
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Feb
Feb
The Treasury Committee today reveals that the Government is unable to make more frequent cost of living support payments due to constraints with its welfare payment system.