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Afternoon all, Released from the strictures of the civil service, I thought my first ever party conference would be like opening a door to a magical new universe. To be honest, it was a bit more conference, and a bit less strange new land than I had anticipated. Maybe the Conservatives will offer more witches and … Continued The post The pay cheque benefits of daughters and grandparents appeared first on Resolution Foundation.| Resolution Foundation
This month we’re pleased to share some big news of our own Resolution Ventures has launched a new £9 million WorkerTech fund, dedicated to backing start-ups that use technology to improve work in sectors marked by low pay and insecure employment. The fund has already secured £6.75 million at first close, with support from a … Continued The post September WorkerTech Round-Up appeared first on Resolution Foundation.| Resolution Foundation
Afternoon all, It’s a weekend for competition – whether you prefer golf, dancing or bear fights. No, not Burnham vs. Starmer at Labour Party conference, but the wonderful fat bear competition. I wonder who Mark Carney will be backing this weekend… Presumably, his days of party conference endorsements are over, but he’ll have to pick a side … Continued The post Friday night’s alright for fighting appeared first on Resolution Foundation.| Resolution Foundation
One of the least talked-about elements of the UK’s means-tested benefits system is that claimants are expected to reduce their savings to below a certain level before they are entitled to any means-tested support. This has become so established in the UK system that it is rarely discussed. This means wealth – as well as … Continued| Resolution Foundation
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Morning all, Last week we warned that more bad economic news could mean Britain hitting unlucky 13 on the ‘bloody miserable index’ (unemployment + inflation + interest rates). I’m pleased to report that none of these rates moved in the end, keeping the UK at 12.5. There were mixed signals behind the no change headline. … Continued The post The Resolution Foundation at 20 appeared first on Resolution Foundation.| Resolution Foundation
Data on planning decisions out today shows that 7,000 planning applications for residential developments were granted in the second quarter of 2025, as shown in Figure 1. This is the lowest quarterly level since comparable records began in 1979. Over the past year as a whole (the 12 months to June 2025), 29,000 residential applications … Continued The post Latest planning data casts doubt on the Government’s ability to deliver 1.5 million additional homes appeared first on Resolution Foun...| Resolution Foundation
Building on five years of proven impact, we’re launching the UK’s first dedicated investment fund for technology that improves low-paid work We’re really proud to be announcing the first close of the UK’s first Workertech impact investment fund today—a £9m fund to support innovation and technology improving work for those in low pay. The Ventures … Continued The post Launching the UK’s First Workertech Impact Investment Fund appeared first on Resolution Foundation.| Resolution Foundation
Afternoon all, So, Radiohead fans: did you manage to get an unlock code for the upcoming tour and survive being shunted multiple times to the back of the ticket ordering queue to finally lay your hands on the elusive prize? Well, you and I are feeling much like our Chancellor right now – seemingly unlocking the … Continued The post The bloody miserable index appeared first on Resolution Foundation.| Resolution Foundation
New data out this week shows that the proportion of UC claimants in receipt of UC health continues to rise: over a third (37 per cent) of people in receipt of UC are in the health group, up from 32 per cent a year ago. This reflects both the ongoing migration of claimants from legacy … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Hi all, Set your calendars for late November — and no, not just Radiohead’s first tour in seven years. It’s Rachel Reeves’s second Budget (see our chart of the week for more). Reeves is under pressure to prove she can deliver a British economy which is fitter, happier and more productive without making the sums … Continued The post Sticky prices and sh*tty platforms appeared first on Resolution Foundation.| Resolution Foundation
August is generally thought of as a slower month. And while we hope everyone is taking a well-deserved break before the end of summer as we are, we have some exciting announcements this month. The first of which is our investment into Clu, a company fixing the broken recruitment system by making skills-based hiring practical for employers, … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Afternoon all, My son’s hot take on the Spring Statement was “I heard someone say on the radio that Rachel Reeves stuck to her own rules. That’s good. Not like Boris Johnson when he made those rules for everyone then had a party!!” This neatly summarises the two bits of political news that have cut … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Resolution Ventures supports organisations harnessing technology to improve the working lives of people on low-pay or in insecure employment.| Resolution Foundation
This month, we’re proud to welcome Work and Communications (WAC) to our portfolio, a standout WorkerTech venture bringing pay transparency and financial control to hundreds of thousands of hourly-paid workers.| Resolution Foundation
Today’s announcement of a new Pensions Commission marks a welcome return to long-term thinking about retirement. The original Commission, launched more than two decades ago, laid the groundwork for auto-enrolment, which has enabled millions more people to save for later life. It sits up there with the National Minimum Wage on the pantheon of truly … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Afternoon all, What a week. There will now be a review of whether the current assessment system is fit for purpose BEFORE reforming disability benefits. Some sense in that, but the way we got here risks meaning the Government has lost the trust needed to do that reform. Despite the bluster the Bill remains significant, … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Afternoon all, I’ve used up all my wordcount covering developments around the welfare changes in our something for the weekend feature, so let’s keep this short. Given it’s been such a febrile week, we thought we’d pick some nice uncontroversial topics– HS2, small-boat crossings and park-bashing. If you need me, I’ll be draped over the … Continued| Resolution Foundation
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It is only four months since Rachel Reeves ‘shocked’ Britain by doing what every Chancellor does after an election – jacking up taxes. We have now been told the Government will make the “politically difficult” choice to cut welfare. It is safe to say that no political choices are walks in the park. The “bravest” … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Greg joined the Foundation as Research Director in September 2020. He also works part-time as an Associate Professor in the University of Nottingham’s School of Economics. Prior to this, he had been Head of International Research at the Bank of England, and worked for the United Nations Mission in Kosovo and the Independent Commission on … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Welcome to 2025! We kick off the new year with forecasts from the Resolution Foundation that look at how fiscal and policy decisions taken at the end of last year might affect living standards through this one. However, stories from the year just gone by linger on, as reports emerge of high street retailers having used questionable employment … Continued| Resolution Foundation
The Chancellor’s speech today provided some more detail on how the Government plans to boost growth. One can begin to discern the outlines of a growth strategy taking shape, and it is increasingly clear what this government wants to be known for: building things. A concrete growth strategy Life is never really this simple, but … Continued| Resolution Foundation
The jobs market ended 2024 with good news on pay. That’s if you have a job – and there was worrying evidence that it’s getting harder to find one. We delve into the detail below. Employment is falling… After two strong years, the jobs market cooled off markedly throughout 2024. Employee jobs fell again in … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Turbulent gilt markets, a devaluing pound and speculation about the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) downgrading its economic forecasts is not the start to 2025 the Chancellor was hoping for. What is causing all the fuss? On 9 January, the UK 10-year gilt yield closed at 4.8 per cent, up from 4.58 per cent just … Continued| Resolution Foundation
Despite a welcome return to growth, disappointing GDP data raises fears of stagnation| www.resolutionfoundation.org
