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Man wearing gloves carries a food parcel
Food banks report record spike in need as coalition of charities call for lifeline

Food banks report record spike in need as coalition of charities call for lifeline

1st May 2020
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Break the grip of poverty to “truly level up” our uneven nation

Break the grip of poverty to “truly level up” our uneven nation

7th Feb 2020
warehouse workers
JRF response to the Chancellor's Spending Round statement

JRF response to the Chancellor's Spending Round statement

4th Sep 2019
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Response to DWP announcement on the Social Metrics Commission’s measure of poverty

Response to DWP announcement on the Social Metrics Commission’s measure of poverty

17th May 2019
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Our country is drifting in the wrong direction when it comes to solving poverty

Our country is drifting in the wrong direction when it comes to solving poverty

30th Apr 2019
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'Unjustifiable' benefits freeze means another tough year ahead for low income families

'Unjustifiable' benefits freeze means another tough year ahead for low income families

8th Apr 2019
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People in poverty must not pay the price for Brexit

People in poverty must not pay the price for Brexit

15th Feb 2019
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Low-income voters demand higher living standards and expect more Government control over economy after Brexit

Low-income voters demand higher living standards and expect more Government control over economy after Brexit

15th Oct 2018
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Maintain focus on struggling renters - JRF responds to rise in interest rates

Maintain focus on struggling renters - JRF responds to rise in interest rates

2nd Aug 2018
warehouse workers
Time for Government to listen to the public and right the wrong of in-work poverty

Time for Government to listen to the public and right the wrong of in-work poverty

10th Jul 2018
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Low-income voters in Scotland could be key battleground in next General Election

Low-income voters in Scotland could be key battleground in next General Election

22nd May 2018
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Workers are facing falling living standards as the real-terms pay squeeze continues

Workers are facing falling living standards as the real-terms pay squeeze continues

16th Aug 2017
Living standards squeeze is taking hold, despite record employment

Living standards squeeze is taking hold, despite record employment

17th May 2017
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Industrial Strategy must improve prospects of poorest places post Brexit

Industrial Strategy must improve prospects of poorest places post Brexit

17th Apr 2017
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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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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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Company Number: 12132713
Charity Number (Scotland): SC049712
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