2022 is set to be a year with many challenges, especially for low-income households. We explore three of these and suggest actions that can make a difference.
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November 2021
- Kent county and districts identify over £6 million to boost resident’s financial strength
- Welsh government extends free school meals using our data-led analysis
- Policy in Practice seeks partners for Connected Futures Fund
- Policy in Practice were finalists at this year’s Credit Connect Award
- Universal Credit taper rate updated in our Benefit and Budgeting Calculator
- Join us and on 7th December for Christmas networking drinks and mince pies
- Be part of our 12 Days of Christmas cheer
- Free webinar: What next for post furlough employment support?
- On-demand webinar: How data can help you target your Household Support Fund
- People news and latest blog posts
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Wages and welfare for adult social care workers
The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a light on the important work done by adult social care workers throughout the UK.
Kent County and district councils collaborate with data to tackle poverty
Kent county and district councils collaborate to tackle poverty using their data. Early results indicate campaigns could boost income by £6m.
Discretionary support: A growing part of social security
Discretionary support is welcome but adds more complexity to the welfare system. Councils have a job to do to tackle financial insecurity.
Autumn’s income shocks: Challenges, effects and help available
Joined by Monica Kaur (MaPS), our webinar brought findings from our groundbreaking project with Trust for London on Autumn’s income shocks.
Autumn Budget 2021: Increased support, but not for everyone
Following the Autumn Budget 2021 announcements, our policy experts analyse what this means for welfare in the UK.