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Time to change the record for the families of Unsung Britain

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Started February 14, 2026

Afternoon all, It’s a pleasure to be in your inboxes once again. We published a book this week called Unsung Britain. It summarises over 18 months of work during which we considered how to improve the material realities of the 13 million working-age families across the poorest half of the country. We decided to call the group our book … Continued The post Time to change the record for the families of Unsung Britain appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
The lack of attention to working-age families in policy discussions has perpetuated cycles of poverty that must be urgently addressed.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
Investing in the material realities of working-age families is essential for reducing inequality and fostering a more equitable society.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
While addressing the needs of Unsung Britain is important, we must ensure that solutions are sustainable and do not create dependency.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
Focusing solely on the poorest families may overlook the needs of the middle class, which is also struggling in today's economy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 14, 2026
The term 'Unsung Britain' may romanticize poverty, diverting attention from the systemic issues that require structural change.
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