This dashboard has statistics on Universal Credit by constituency in Great Britain, including the Library’s estimate of how far caseload rollout has progressed.
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Apr
Apr
The number of people in ‘food insecure’ households rose to 7.2 million in 2022/23, an increase of 2.5 million people since 2021/22, according to data on households that have below average incomes from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The percentage of people in food insecure households went from 7% in 2021/22 to 11% in 2022/23.
This Insight discusses why food insecurity has risen and which groups are most likely to not have food security.
22
Apr
Apr
With many more families in the UK now renting, and renting for longer, the rising cost of doing so poses a significant challenge to living standards. This briefing note looks at what has been driving the rapid increases in rents over the past two years, and what that means for the future.
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Apr
Apr
Affordable housing accounted for 27 percent of all new additions to the housing stock in England in 2022/23. In recent years, the government has introduced several initiatives to increase the supply of affordable housing. This includes launching the first homes scheme, which seeks to assist first-time buyers and key workers in purchasing properties at discounted rates. However, some housing stakeholders have called on the government to provide further funding towards the construction of affordable homes.
18
Apr
Apr
Older private renters in England are often overlooked, while also being failed by the policies and practices that dominate the current private rental sector (PRS).
17
Apr
Apr
Today, April 17th 2024, DR UK launched their Sharing Information on Disability report, brought together by Advice Services Manager, Rundip Thind. This report presents findings from a survey conducted in March and April 2023, designed to better understand the experiences of Disabled students, trainees and employees in respect of sharing information on disabilities and exploring what could make sharing such information easier.
16
Apr
Apr
New legislation has expanded rights for employees around flexible working, paid and unpaid leave, and protection from redundancy during parental leave.
15
Apr
Apr
A practical guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability or health condition.
12
Apr
Apr
There have been two turning points in trends in life expectancy in England this century. From 2011, increases in life expectancy slowed after decades of steady improvement, prompting much debate about the causes. Then, in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic was a more significant turning point, causing a sharp fall in life expectancy, the magnitude of which has not been seen since World War II.
11
Apr
Apr
With as many as 1.2 million autistic people in England, as well as up to 2.2 million people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), providing the right support is no small ask. Jessica Morris assesses the data to reveal what is happening to referrals for autism assessments and prescriptions for ADHD medication in England, and looks at what might lie behind any recent changes.