Five predictors of homelessness have been identified using administrative data held by councils. Read our new work on tackling homelessness.
Benefit Cap: Policy in Practice’s evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee
Policy in Practice today gave evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee about the impact of the lower benefit cap. This post summarises some of the key points presented before MPs, based on our experience of supporting local welfare providers on the front line.
How has the Benefit Cap affected Londoners?
The Phase Two findings of our Low Income Londoners and welfare reform project looks at how the benefit cap affected Londoners.
What choices do self-employed people have with Universal Credit?
The Phase Two findings of our Low Income Londoners and welfare reform project looks at self-employed people on low income in the capital.
Use Council Tax Support data to target support to Universal Credit claimants
In a new approach, Policy in Practice is helping councils to target support to Universal Credit claimants by analysing council tax support data.
Tracking living standards over time: lessons learned
Phase One of our Low Income Londoners research findings have been released. Download results from data tracking living standards across 14 London boroughs.
Understanding the drivers of poverty in London
Preparing for the lower Benefit Cap: lessons from Croydon
Policy in Practice helped Croydon Council prepare for the lower benefit cap by identifying exemptions and prioritising support to affected households.
How impactful will curbing access to benefits for EU citizens really be?
Limiting the access to benefits for EU citizens adds complexity for little gain, finds Policy in Practice’s new analysis.
Protecting Universal Credit work allowances is critical to the welfare reform agenda
We briefed Lord Kirkwood in support of the repeal of Universal Credit work allowances proposed amendment to the Welfare Reform and Work Bill. Read our analysis.