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Palace of Westminster
Government plans “fundamentally inadequate” in nation with almost 4 million experiencing destitution

Government plans “fundamentally inadequate” in nation with almost 4 million experiencing destitution

7th Nov 2023
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Pause on interest rates brings little relief to millions of struggling families

Pause on interest rates brings little relief to millions of struggling families

2nd Nov 2023
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Flagship study finds a million children experienced destitution in the UK last year

Flagship study finds a million children experienced destitution in the UK last year

24th Oct 2023
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For ministers to cast doubt on full benefit uprating after latest inflation figures is unacceptable

For ministers to cast doubt on full benefit uprating after latest inflation figures is unacceptable

18th Oct 2023
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Shadow Chancellor can't rebuild economic security without rebuilding our social foundations

Shadow Chancellor can't rebuild economic security without rebuilding our social foundations

9th Oct 2023
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Interest rates pause welcome as economy sits on a knife edge

Interest rates pause welcome as economy sits on a knife edge

21st Sep 2023
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Inflation remains high but damage done as costs of essentials are literally unaffordable

Inflation remains high but damage done as costs of essentials are literally unaffordable

20th Sep 2023
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Government should follow rules for everyone as they uprate pensions while contemplating benefit cuts

Government should follow rules for everyone as they uprate pensions while contemplating benefit cuts

12th Sep 2023
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Dodging properly increasing benefits by inflation is irresponsible - JRF

Dodging properly increasing benefits by inflation is irresponsible - JRF

9th Sep 2023
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Universal Credit falling so far short of the cost of essentials is putting the health of millions at risk say health bodies and charities

Universal Credit falling so far short of the cost of essentials is putting the health of millions at risk say health bodies and charities

24th Aug 2023
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Inflation remaining high brings little respite to families already making sacrifices on essentials

Inflation remaining high brings little respite to families already making sacrifices on essentials

16th Aug 2023
GDP growth of 0.2% means little to low-income families going without essentials

GDP growth of 0.2% means little to low-income families going without essentials

11th Aug 2023
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Cost of living crisis being compounded by a cost of money crisis

Cost of living crisis being compounded by a cost of money crisis

3rd Aug 2023
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FACT SHEET: Dangerous new phase for families in debt - UK's economic insecurity by numbers

FACT SHEET: Dangerous new phase for families in debt - UK's economic insecurity by numbers

3rd Aug 2023
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Fall in inflation welcome but high food prices are precious little comfort to low-income families

Fall in inflation welcome but high food prices are precious little comfort to low-income families

19th Jul 2023
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Carers being pushed into poverty, losing nearly £8,000 a year on average after six years of caring

Carers being pushed into poverty, losing nearly £8,000 a year on average after six years of caring

19th Jul 2023
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We are an independent social change organisation working with others to help solve UK poverty. We are part of a group with the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, a housing association and care provider.

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Copyright Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2023. A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
Company Number: 12132713
Charity Number (Scotland): SC049712
Charity Number (England and Wales): 1184957