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Economy

Lifting living standards

One of the things I have always admired about Resolution Foundation is that it fulfils its mission with both a head and a heart. The head insists on rigorous analysis and knows that higher living standards for the majority require higher economic growth. The heart highlights the plight of those who are especially vulnerable to … Continued The post Lifting living standards appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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February WorkerTech Round-Up

For the shortest month of the year, February sure has been busy for our colleagues at the Resolution Foundation! We published Unsung Britain this month, a report that culminates an 18-month research and analysis on the living standards of the 13 million working-age families across the poorer half of the country. We’ve summed up the … Continued The post February WorkerTech Round-Up appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Jobs-pocalypse or productivi-splosion? The AI data is in

Morning all, Resolution Foundation is a great place to work – albeit not a guaranteed route to the OBR despite what you may have heard – and if you know of any bright young sparks who might be suited to the think-tank life, please do point them in the direction of our outreach session elucidating how to break … Continued The post Jobs-pocalypse or productivi-splosion? The AI data is in appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Society

Time to change the record for the families of Unsung Britain

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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Economy

Unsung Britain: working harder, getting nowhere

Britain is not a country at ease. Over the past 18 months, in conversations we’ve had with over a hundred squeezed workers, carers and others in places from Warrington to Worcester, there has been persistent sense that life has become harder. For many, the deterioration feels recent and rapid. But the data suggests something more … Continued The post Unsung Britain: working harder, getting nowhere appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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December WorkerTech Round-Up

‘Tis the season…for Spotify Wrapped. So we did our own version of this tradition, recapping some of the exciting milestones that Resolution Ventures and our portfolio companies have seen in 2025. And since we know a lot of founders are gearing up for a fundraise ahead of the new year, we’ve also rounded up funding … Continued The post December WorkerTech Round-Up appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Culture

The Big Top of the Charts Christmas Quiz 2025

Morning all, It’s nearly Christmas which means it’s time for three things: a quiz of the year, festive reflections and something to look forward to in 2026. First, you don’t want to add to your reading list. But I couldn’t believe you wouldn’t want another chart. So this year the Resolution Christmas card brings you … Continued The post The Big Top of the Charts Christmas Quiz 2025 appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Economy

Odds of the chop increase? Job loss, and the advantages of failing fast

Morning all, Before this week the odds of a change before Easter were low, but that moved to a knife-edge on Thursday. I’m talking, of course, about the shift in interest rate expectations after four members of the MPC unexpectedly voted for a cut. It was certainly a dramatic week, delivering a Resolution Foundation first – we … Continued The post Odds of the chop increase? Job loss, and the advantages of failing fast appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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UK productivity grew more in the last year than in the previous seven combined

Here’s some good news that might have passed you by. UK productivity – how much the economy produces per hour worked – grew more in the past year than in the previous seven years combined. I know. It doesn’t feel like that. GDP per person has barely moved since before the pandemic – up just … Continued The post UK productivity grew more in the last year than in the previous seven combined appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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January WorkerTech Round-Up

While entire years feel like they go by in a flash in recent times, January manages to hold on to its title for (what feels like) the longest month of the year. Is it the 78th of Jan today? This past January has been full of major headlines on the global stage, but we’ve been razor-focused on … Continued The post January WorkerTech Round-Up appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Lucky leaseholders and skint skiers

Morning all, In case you missed it, we published a cracking paper earlier this week laying out improvements that can be made to the Universal Credit (UC) system without breaking the bank. UC already support claimants with childcare costs, for example, but providing that money up front would remove a barrier to work. Claimants who have been … Continued The post Lucky leaseholders and skint skiers appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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New Year Outlook 2026

What a difference a year doesn’t make. This time last year the Government had just announced huge tax rises, having previously said they weren’t coming; trade wonks were wondering what Donald Trump’s next tariff policy would be; and Labour politicians awaited the May elections with trepidation. Yet this sense of déjà vu is only part of … Continued The post New Year Outlook 2026 appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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