More than 1 in 5 people in the UK are living in poverty. This is equivalent to 14.2 million people. Yet children have consistently had the highest poverty rates, with around 3 in 10 children in the UK ...

New analysis of financial hardship and extra costs facing disabled people in Northern Ireland shows that, without serious Government action, their living standards will continue to fall.

Source: JRF analysis of HBAI 2023/24 • Renters are positioned on the rent distribution controlling for bedroom size and region. We do not account for actual bedroom entitlement levels under Local ...

There are several challenges facing housebuilding which have led to this situation. Some of these are regulatory. For example, the new building safety regime is clearly having teething issues both due ...

A universal discounted block of ‘essential’ energy would provide certainty and affordability in an increasingly uncertain world. The US-Israel war with Iran has triggered a global energy crisis, with ...

Economic security isn’t just about money, local connections and community support matter too. Pride in Place is a key intervention, but new analysis identifies two key challenges. Where do you go, and ...

New analysis shows the areas overlooked for Pride in Place funding and highlights the need to strengthen capacity in funded areas, so plans are genuinely community-led. The UK is marked by deep and ...

Low pay in the care sector is contributing to high staff turnover and costing providers, and users, billions of pounds.

Since 2013, this report has tracked the number of people in the UK living below the Minimum Income Standard (MIS), a public-defined benchmark for a dignified minimum standard of living. It examines ...

This literature review looks at the main patterns, themes and key issues relating to research on ethnicity and experiences in work in the UK.

Losing your job, needing to care for a sick family member, breaking up with your partner – everyone’s circumstances can change. When they do, the social security system should ensure no one goes ...

New evidence from JRF shows there has been no let-up for low-income families over the last year, with millions of households still struggling to afford life’s essentials, such as food, heating and ...