What COVID-19 has taught us about the benefit system we want
COVID-19 has taught us that the benefit system we want should be simple, accessible and protect the most vulnerable residents first.
What the close of the SDP Gateway means for disabled people moving to Universal Credit
We look at the close of the SDP Gateway and what this means for disabled people who may now experience a change of circumstance.
The £20 uplift to Universal Credit is a first step on the path out of poverty
Read our 3 reasons why the £20 uplift to Universal Credit should be retained, and the related analysis we presented to the APPG on Poverty.
Evidence: the role of Scottish Social Security in Covid-19 recovery
Read a review of our evidence to the Scottish Social Security Committee on the role of Scottish Social Security in Covid-19 recovery.
Policy in Practice’s recommended changes to Universal Credit published in Work and Pension Committee report
Changes to Universal Credit suggested by Policy in Practice are included in the Work and Pensions Committee’s new report. We review it here.
Why it pays for the government to fund Free School Meals
New analysis into how to fund Free School Meals finds that it will cost the government 60% less than parents to feed their children during school holidays.
Analysis: The impact of Universal Credit in Wales
Commissioned by the Welsh Government, Policy in Practice has completed a major 18 month data led study of the impact of Universal Credit in Wales.
Three ways DWP can improve young people’s access to work
Latest data shows that young people’s access to work has been badly hit by Covid-19. We look at what the numbers show, and what can be done.
New COVID-19 measures announced in the Winter Economy Plan
Deven Ghelani was interviewed on LBC about the Winter Economy Plan following the Chancellor’s announcement. Listen back and view his tweet thread.
Evidence: long term changes in the world of work and its implications for DWP
Read our evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee on the changes in the world of work. Here we look at the new era and the role of the benefit system.
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