Poverty

Welfare Secretary Iain Duncan-Smith argues that there’s ‘nothing moral about trapping people in welfare dependency’. The Church of England says capping benefits will push more children into poverty. They’re both missing the point, says Helen Barnard.

Affordable childcare is key to making work pay. But quality and good outcomes for children must also be central, says Katie Schmuecker.

It’s time we found the courage of Beveridge’s era to end poverty, Julia Unwin argues.

What should be the single biggest priority for social housing providers in 2013? New homes for new residents? Better homes for existing residents? Improved non-housing services that help shape communities and improve the quality of life of all residents?

Poorly paid workers and a poorly controlled food supply chain – is it any wonder that quality, choice and affordability can end up past their sell-by date?

It's 6 Nations season, so I am naturally thinking a lot about England Vs Scotland. And leafing through our recent report looking at poverty trends in Scotland, one thing stands out compared with the situation south of the border: housing.

The horsemeat scandal should be a catalyst for retailers and caterers to re-examine their supply chains and ensure our food is safe and slavery-free.

JRF is arguing against a proposed new measure of child poverty that could confuse its causes and effects, as Kate Bell explains.

Debates on gay marriage and the purpose of matrimony miss the point – there are better ways to tackle poverty.

We need holistic policies to reduce poverty's influence on educational achievement, says David Egan.