The new £69 billion Local Government Finance Settlement gives a welcome 6.8% increase to councils but short term funding is still a problem
Tackling economic inactivity: How will a locally led approach work?
Tackling economic inactivity via bold reforms must be fueled by data insights if it is to be effectively delivered by local areas
Investment must be tangible for those in need: Policy in Practice responds to Autumn Budget 2024
Autumn Budget 2024 brings investment and focus on value for money, joined up government and smart use of data. Policy in Practice responds
Renewing the Holiday Activities and Food Programme: A pillar of support for low income families
This guest post explores new work by York University on the future of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme
What national Pension Credit campaigns can learn from local experience
Pension Credit campaigns are working but which ones are more effective – DWP or local authority campaigns?
Household Support Fund 6 and the Winter Fuel Payment
Household Support Fund 6 has now been confirmed, giving local authorities more funding for low income households this winter
Pension Credit take up efforts are working
Analysis of Pension Credit take up shows that more eligible pensioners are taking up the benefit than the government expected
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
Could changes to the Winter Fuel Payment be the boost Pension Credit claimants need?
With the changes to Winter Fuel Payments we compare the impact of national, regional and locally targeted Pension Credit take up campaigns
What can England learn from Scotland’s devolved benefits policies?
As we gathered for the 2024 IRRV Scotland conference we look at devolved benefits policies in Scotland and ask what England can learn