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Northern Powerhouse: We need a post-Brexit settlement for northern towns that have been left behind

Northern Powerhouse: We need a post-Brexit settlement for northern towns that have been left behind

9th Dec 2016
In-work poverty hits record high as the housing crisis fuels insecurity

In-work poverty hits record high as the housing crisis fuels insecurity

7th Dec 2016
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Evidence shows benefit sanctions are not fit for purpose

Evidence shows benefit sanctions are not fit for purpose

30th Nov 2016
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Autumn Statement: JRF response

Autumn Statement: JRF response

23rd Nov 2016
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Autumn Statement: Chancellor urged to build 80,000 affordable homes a year to help people just managing

Autumn Statement: Chancellor urged to build 80,000 affordable homes a year to help people just managing

14th Nov 2016
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Autumn Statement: Retail sector too big to ignore in Government's quest to solve productivity puzzle

Autumn Statement: Retail sector too big to ignore in Government's quest to solve productivity puzzle

9th Nov 2016
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Campbell Robb - new Chief Executive of JRF and JRHT

Campbell Robb - new Chief Executive of JRF and JRHT

5th Oct 2016
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Affordable housing must be starting point of plan to make Britain work for all

Affordable housing must be starting point of plan to make Britain work for all

5th Oct 2016
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Julia Unwin responds to speeches on the economy at the Conservative Party Conference

Julia Unwin responds to speeches on the economy at the Conservative Party Conference

3rd Oct 2016
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Inclusive Growth Commission: Economic growth must reach our small towns and cities

Inclusive Growth Commission: Economic growth must reach our small towns and cities

22nd Sep 2016
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Bringing back grammar schools won’t increase opportunity for those who need it most

Bringing back grammar schools won’t increase opportunity for those who need it most

12th Sep 2016
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JRF sets out a new long-term deal to solve poverty for first generation of Brexit children

JRF sets out a new long-term deal to solve poverty for first generation of Brexit children

6th Sep 2016
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Political prize on offer to party who can ‘make Britain work for everyone’

Political prize on offer to party who can ‘make Britain work for everyone’

5th Sep 2016
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People pushed to the margins driven to vote for Brexit

People pushed to the margins driven to vote for Brexit

31st Aug 2016
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Poverty costs UK £78 billion per year – JRF report

Poverty costs UK £78 billion per year – JRF report

1st Aug 2016
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Working parents hit living standards ceiling due to high childcare costs

Working parents hit living standards ceiling due to high childcare costs

20th Jul 2016
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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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Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a registered charity no 210169 (England and Wales).