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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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Person locked in poverty
Five doodles that help to make sense of UK poverty

Five doodles that help to make sense of UK poverty

11th Sep 2018
After the election, the Government needs to get to grips with poverty

After the election, the Government needs to get to grips with poverty

22nd May 2017
Bruze Katz
US lessons for UK metro mayors

US lessons for UK metro mayors

13th Feb 2017
Josh Stott
How can cities deliver more inclusive growth?

How can cities deliver more inclusive growth?

18th Jan 2017
Leeds city sunset
What is inclusive growth and why does it matter?

What is inclusive growth and why does it matter?

12th Jan 2017
Helen Barnard
Social mobility hotspots - a Britain that works for all

Social mobility hotspots - a Britain that works for all

4th Oct 2016
Ashwin Kumar
We need the Northern Powerhouse to thrive - but ensure everyone benefits from its economic growth

We need the Northern Powerhouse to thrive - but ensure everyone benefits from its economic growth

31st Jul 2016
Dave Innes
City leaders must ensure the proceeds of growth are shared by everyone living in their regions

City leaders must ensure the proceeds of growth are shared by everyone living in their regions

20th May 2016
Julia Unwin
How the Rowntrees could cure George Osborne’s productivity problem in the Budget

How the Rowntrees could cure George Osborne’s productivity problem in the Budget

15th Mar 2016
Dave Innes
Businesses, local leaders and employment service providers can work together to end low pay

Businesses, local leaders and employment service providers can work together to end low pay

10th Mar 2016
Louise Woodruff
Good businesses know the value of providing good progression routes and quality training

Good businesses know the value of providing good progression routes and quality training

10th Mar 2016
Dave Innes
The Northern Powerhouse can foster inclusive growth

The Northern Powerhouse can foster inclusive growth

4th Mar 2016
Josh Stott
Cities Outlook: Three lessons we can learn to create a more prosperous UK

Cities Outlook: Three lessons we can learn to create a more prosperous UK

26th Jan 2016
Katharine Knox
The Government’s response to flooding must protect the most vulnerable

The Government’s response to flooding must protect the most vulnerable

6th Jan 2016
Katharine Knox
A just climate settlement in Paris?

A just climate settlement in Paris?

14th Dec 2015
Katie Schmuecker
A ‘Northern Powerhouse’ must fuel more jobs and better jobs

A ‘Northern Powerhouse’ must fuel more jobs and better jobs

27th Oct 2015
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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. Uniquely, we also run a housing association and care provider, the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.

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