We explore the DWP’s plans to tackle benefit fraud, balancing overpayment recovery with fairness, unclaimed benefits and systemic challenges
Securing life’s essentials: Closing the gaps in social tariff take up
We’re tackling social tariff take up with Citizens Advice and Institute for Public Policy Research, funded by abrdn Financial Fairness Trust
Closing the £19 billion unclaimed benefits gap, sector by sector
Unclaimed benefits: Discover how experts from different industries are supporting their customers during the cost of living crisis.
How one council identified three preventative ways to support residents in debt
Read new analysis on how to best support residents in debt. Three findings from our work with one London Borough can be adopted elsewhere.
2022: The challenges ahead for low-income families
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.
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.
Tax credit overpayments: Universal Credit is being held back
The recovery of tax credit overpayments via Universal Credit is unfair and leading to low-income families facing a sharp fall in their income.
A new approach to the collection of council tax in London
Paul Howarth looks at new research about the collection of council tax in London commissioned by the Greater London Authority and published by Policy in Practice today.
How to find the right debt solution for everyone
Falling into debt is perilously easy, getting out is hard. Hear how our Better Off Calculator is helping two of our clients.