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Thunder over Westminster

Afternoon all, As thunder rumbles over Westminster, the battle for ideas over how to govern Britain has begun. Yuan Yang MP joined us yesterday, with Sir John Curtice and Tom McTague, to discuss a government reset – along with our own report on what it might take to lift living standards. I can safely say our panel … Continued The post Thunder over Westminster appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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The UK has become more equal but ethnic minorities still earn less than their White counterparts

This article was initially published on our Substack. Following the news this week, it can feel like political realities in the UK are changing by the minute. For anyone who, like me, is finding the live feeds a little dizzying, this article steps back and thinks about how economic outcomes change over decades and generations. … Continued The post The UK has become more equal but ethnic minorities still earn less than their White counterparts appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Three myths about UK borrowing and growth

Three myths shape debates about government borrowing and growth. First, that the cause of our growth woes is an overbearing, miserly finance ministry. Borrowing too little has just not ranked among Britain’s recent weaknesses. Debt has doubled since the financial crisis. We now pay more to borrow than any other G7 economy. Consequently, debt interest consumes more … Continued The post Three myths about UK borrowing and growth appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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While you’re refreshing the results… pensions, mortgages, and the map that matters

Morning all, If you’re in the market for some pub-quiz-winning trivia, as the results roll in keep an eye on whether Labour’s defeat in the local elections is even more sizeable than the Conservative’s losses in 2019, when 1,300 seats fell out of their control, a loss of more than a quarter (27 per cent) … Continued The post While you’re refreshing the results… pensions, mortgages, and the map that matters appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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April WorkerTech Round-Up

In this month of seasonal transition, the weather is marked with uncertainty here in the UK. It just so happens that this month, the Resolution Foundation has been looking at another transition marked with uncertainty – that of young people and the labour market. Particularly under the spotlight: Why are more young people falling out … Continued The post April WorkerTech Round-Up appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Rights here, rights now

Afternoon all, Parliament’s prorogued, the sun is shining, and interest rates are holding steady. I’d say we’re in for a restful long weekend, except for, you know… The Bank of England shared their predictions for the economy this week – taking into account the war in the Middle East. It’s a triple-whammy of bad news. Higher inflation, higher interest … Continued The post Rights here, rights now appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Society

The UK’s demographic squeeze

This article was originally published on our Substack. There are some mixed messages floating around about the UK’s population. On the one hand, we’ve seen record levels of immigration. On the other, we’re facing a baby bust. So how does it all shake out? The ONS’s latest release offers some clarity. Their 2024-based population projections, published yesterday, show … Continued The post The UK’s demographic squeeze appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Good data in hard times

This post was originally published on our Substack. The war in Iran and its impact on global energy markets have sent shockwaves through the UK economy. Consumer confidence is down, as fuel prices and interest rates rise. And, while most households’ energy costs are shielded by the Ofgem price cap for now, April is a key month for businesses renewing their energy contracts. … Continued The post Good data in hard times appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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How many pints does an hour’s work buy you?

Morning all, Amidst… war, plotting and scandal a bumper week of economic data, there were once again (sticks fingers in ears and pretends war isn’t happening) nuggets of good news. I wouldn’t be surprised if you missed the latest data on private rent inflation. Happily, it’s not surging in advance of the Renter’s Rights Act with inflation on new lets … Continued The post How many pints does an hour’s work buy you? appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Losing innovators and irresponsible retail therapy

Afternoon all, What could have been, eh? With GDP rising at 0.5% in February, unemployment falling in January and borrowing coming in below forecast, the economic backdrop to Spring could have been so different. But trouble over the water continues to derail this Government in more ways than one….and it was fascinating to hear Jeremy Hunt’s honest reflections on dealing with an energy price shock at … Continued The post Losing innovators and irresponsible retail therapy appeared first on Reso...

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March Workertech Round-up

To assuage the (considerable) volatility from the news these days, we’ve rounded up some positive (promise!) stories from across our portfolio. For our headline, we’re pleased to share the news of our investment into Blend, a video-based microlearning platform built for the deskless workforce. Read the full announcement below to learn more about the fast-growing company and … Continued The post March Workertech Round-up appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Wanted: two children

This post was originally published on our Substack. Back when my mum was my age – I’m in my early-30s – she had three kids. I don’t have any yet, and lots of my friends are in the same boat. I hope you (and my family) don’t mind this personal insight. I say this only … Continued The post Wanted: two children appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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