11+ hour, 23+ min ago  (519+ words) Analysis and action on living standards Live now " watch "The economic fallout from war in the Middle East Part II" here. Figure 1: Less oil and gas is being supplied to the world, so prices have spiked Higher bills are the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (531+ words) Analysis and action on living standards Figure 1: Low-income households will gain significantly from benefit changes Figure 2: Unemployment benefits are still 5 per cent lower than they were in 2010-11 Tax threshold freezes and Council Tax rises will drag down on incomes Figure…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (152+ words) Analysis and action on living standards By providing the most granular'picture'yet'of the impact of childhood poverty on earnings later in life'in the UK'at a time when the Government is under pressure to reduce child poverty, this note'is a stark reminder…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (351+ words) Analysis and action on living standards Figure 1: Oil prices have jumped since the start of the war in Iran Rising oil prices translate quickly into higher petrol prices, and we have already seen the price of petrol rising from around…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (247+ words) Analysis and action on living standards This briefing note sets out how a mix of benign fiscal developments and concerning economic trends leaves the Government on track to meet its fiscal rules following the 2026 Spring Forecast, but with little resilience…...