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Social policy blogs by JRF, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The latest expert thinking on social issues and poverty in the UK.

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New data highlights the need for a lifeline beyond the furlough scheme

New data highlights the need for a lifeline beyond the furlough scheme

15th Jun 2020
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Cupcakes for breakfast - is that what poverty looks like?

Cupcakes for breakfast - is that what poverty looks like?

12th Jun 2020
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Join our conversation on reshaping an economy that reduces poverty

Join our conversation on reshaping an economy that reduces poverty

12th Jun 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: changes can help us all stay afloat

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: changes can help us all stay afloat

15th May 2020
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Working to reduce people’s risk of poverty during COVID-19 outbreak

Working to reduce people’s risk of poverty during COVID-19 outbreak

11th May 2020
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Four steps to unlock affordable home-ownership

Four steps to unlock affordable home-ownership

4th May 2020
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Surge in food bank use shows we need stronger lifelines to stay afloat

Surge in food bank use shows we need stronger lifelines to stay afloat

30th Apr 2020
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COVID-19 is a greater health risk to people on low incomes: we can give a life-line

COVID-19 is a greater health risk to people on low incomes: we can give a life-line

15th Apr 2020
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The Scottish public want social security doing more to keep people afloat

The Scottish public want social security doing more to keep people afloat

14th Apr 2020
Coronavirus response must include digital access to connect us all

Coronavirus response must include digital access to connect us all

6th Apr 2020
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Universal Credit: a lifeline for millions now, and beyond coronavirus

Universal Credit: a lifeline for millions now, and beyond coronavirus

2nd Apr 2020
Coronavirus: it’s unthinkable anyone should be made homeless now

Coronavirus: it’s unthinkable anyone should be made homeless now

27th Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: a strong social security system is an essential public service now

Coronavirus: a strong social security system is an essential public service now

26th Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: Protecting employees and self-employed people from harm

Coronavirus: Protecting employees and self-employed people from harm

26th Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: three things our social security must do to keep people afloat

Coronavirus: three things our social security must do to keep people afloat

20th Mar 2020
Coronavirus: what does it mean for people restricted by poverty?

Coronavirus: what does it mean for people restricted by poverty?

18th Mar 2020
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