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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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Higher energy prices could leave typical British households £480 worse off this year

This post was originally published on our Substack. Never has the phrase ‘fog of war’ been more apt. The fighting in the Middle East had looked all set to escalate just before dialing down, and nobody knows if an incomplete truce can hold. Reacting to every development, oil and gas prices have seemed almost as … Continued The post Higher energy prices could leave typical British households £480 worse off this year appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Energy shocks, sugar rationing and bumper bills

Afternoon all, Hopefully the presence of this email in your inbox on a Thursday renders it an honorary Friday, to help you ring in the long weekend. Energy bills are still in the news, and this week’s Chart of the week shows exactly who will pay the steepest price when the next shock hits. Spoiler: … Continued The post Energy shocks, sugar rationing and bumper bills appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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A clearer picture of household incomes – but no cause for complacency on poverty

The Department for Work and Pensions has published its latest release of Households Below Average Income (HBAI), its flagship data source on household incomes and poverty. This release provides outturn figures for 2024–25. Our focus on the living standards of low and middle income households at Resolution Foundation means we are always very excited by this publication. But this year’s release is particularly significant as it marks the first time DWP has published estimates of household incom...

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Priced out, held back, bench warmed

Afternoon all, Housing’s been on my mind this week. Private renters face the highest housing costs. For many social housing could offer the best route out, and for others it would be a helping hand onto the property ladder. Speaking at the Housing Finance Conference in Liverpool, I was struck by the tricky trade-offs between prioritising current … Continued The post Priced out, held back, bench warmed appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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The huge homeownership hurdle

I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my peers are homeowners who talk about things like ‘kitchen triangles’[1]. As someone who doesn’t own their home, I nod smile and remind myself that I’m not alone. That’s what the data says anyway – the number of mortgagors is falling, more so among low … Continued The post The huge homeownership hurdle appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Society

The long shadow of childhood poverty

Here’s some uncomfortable reading for you. If you grew up in deep poverty and managed to get yourself a university degree – already a long-odds achievement – you will still earn thousands of pounds a year less than your more privileged peers a decade into your career. Even if you studied the same subject, at … Continued The post The long shadow of childhood poverty appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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How should the Government respond to another spike in energy bills?

Afternoon all, The conflict in the Middle East and turmoil in the markets is throwing up questions for a Government committed to tackling the cost of living. The easy questions are whether they should pull any big fiscal levers quickly, and whether the best way to provide cost of living support is by delaying a … Continued The post How should the Government respond to another spike in energy bills? appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Understatement of the year?

Afternoon all, How much mileage can we drag out of a non-event? Not satisfied with a sleepless night for our overnight report we are continuing to bring you top-notch analysis of the ‘nothing to see here’ Spring Forecast. If you want even more Forecast chat, listen to my Spring Forecast themed conversation with Giles Wilkes and James Smith, where we … Continued The post Understatement of the year? appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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