Councils get faster data insights to boost their Covid-19 recovery thanks to Innovate UK funding secured by Policy in Practice.
Policy in Practice partners with Adecco Working Ventures to help tackle unemployment using data analysis
The looming unemployment crisis needs new solutions. Policy in Practice partners with Adecco Working Ventures to unlock data analytics to help.
New tool reveals London’s pockets of poverty
A new Living Standards Index for London tracks the financial security of 550,000 low-income families to reveal the pockets of poverty in our nation’s capital. Read our media release here.
Universal Credit: A welcome change in direction, with more to do
Amber Rudd’s new approach to Universal Credit is a welcome change in direction. We recap on the policy updates announced and say what needs to happen now.
Childcare support and Universal Credit
Childcare support is more generous under Universal Credit, but payments are claimed back like expenses, rather than paid upfront (as under Tax Credits). The government need to take on the cashflow risk.
Budget 2018: how will the incomes of people on Universal Credit be affected?
In Budget 2018 Philip Hammond announced £2.7 billion boost to Universal Credit. We look at the impact some of these changes will have on the incomes of low-income households nationwide.
Latest analysis: 1 in 7 low-income Londoners can’t make ends meet
Policy in Practice’s latest analysis shows that 1 in 7 low-income Londoners can’t make ends meet. Our analysis of 550,000 low-income London households 21% more low-income Londoners face a cash shortfall since 2016. The number of families who are struggling is expected to triple to 238,000 by 2020.
Fluctuating earnings and Universal Credit: Rough Justice?
Deven Ghelani comments on Child Poverty Action Group’s Rough Justice report into fluctuating earnings and Universal Credit.
Four practical steps the DWP can take today to improve Universal Credit
Policy in Practice responds to the NAO’s Rolling out Universal Credit report with four constructive suggestions that DWP can implement immediately to improve Universal Credit so it delivers more value for money for taxpayers and claimants.
Celebrating local government success at LGC Awards 2017
Policy in Practice was delighted to be part of this year’s LGC Awards. We joined Croydon Council to celebrate the nomination of their People’s Gateway Enablement and Welfare Service which…
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