The UK benefits system does not systematically cater for the basic household needs of healthy eating and domestic energy.
- Professor of Social Policy, Loughborough University
How the government plans to address the energy crisis and economic growth, among other key issues.
Here’s how the government can provide clarity on the volatile cost of living crisis
The end of the temporary uplift means many household budgets will no longer meet the minimum income standard.
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds was understandably sceptical of Rishi Sunak’s claims to be “helping the poorest the most”, but Tories are moving in the right direction.
All eggs in supermarket Morrisons will soon be free range. But this – and other measures intended to promote ethical consumption – could impact badly on the worst off.
Promised increases from both sides are a striking new feature of UK politics and could be transformative for many.
Young people can make big savings living with their parents, but it throws up some thorny issues.
An evidence-based measure of minimum income has been widely adopted – and could now change the rules around legal aid.
Academics deliver their verdict on Philip Hammond.
It was Winston Churchill who led the charge for the UK’s first living wage. But you’d never have guessed the Conservative Party would adopt the policy with such gusto in the 21st century.
Crucially, they differ in how they are calculated and the ages of workers that they apply to.
Philip Hammond delivers his last Spring Budget on the state of the UK economy. Our panel of experts dissect what it says.
The chancellor’s autumn statement only just about managed to distribute some JAM.
New research shows that a third of UK families fall below a minimum standard of living – many are hardworking but still struggle to make ends meet.
Low-income families will actually end up worse off, if Osborne’s cuts to welfare continue.
Despite the announcement of a living wage, less well off families are actually set to be worse off.
Labour says we’re worse off, but the Tories say living standards are on the rise - who’s right?
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