Real time poverty metrics are now freely available to policymakers courtesy of a new online interactive portal called RAPID
Autumn Statement 2023: Will increases to the Local Housing Allowance reduce homelessness?
We analyse the increase to the Local Housing Allowance rate to see how it impacts a privately renting household’s ability to meet their rent
How two housing providers boosted tenants’ incomes by over £5 million
Tenants from Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Community Housing received free benefit checks to boost incomes by over £5 million
How the housing crisis has deepened the cost of living crisis
The ongoing housing crisis is often overlooked when discussing the current cost of living crisis yet, for most, housing is the highest cost.
Mind the benefit cap: why families are still falling through our welfare system
Analysis of new benefit cap statistics show the privated rented sector is unaffordable for most affected families, anywhere in Britain.
Autumn of income shocks: the impact of removing Covid support
New data-led analysis shows how Covid support measures played a vital role in helping low-income Londoners avoid poverty.
Prevention versus cure: How councils can prepare for the end of the eviction ban
As the end of the eviction ban arrives we look at what councils can do to tackle homelessness and suggest three system changes needed
New analysis: Evidencing the link between the Local Housing Allowance freeze and homelessness
Policy in Practice’s new research for the Local Government Association examines the link between the Local Housing Allowance freeze and homelessness.
Housing First is welcome but local authorities can do more
New funding for Housing First initiatives is welcome in the fight against homelessness. We look at how councils can also use data insights in their prevention work.
The true cost of homelessness prevention services in London
Fabiana Macor, Policy and Data Analyst at Policy in Practice, looks at the importance of costing the homelessness crisis both in London and across the UK and the role data analysis can play in homelessness prevention.