Resolution Foundation
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The Resolution Foundation is an independent think-tank dedicated to lifting living standards in the UK.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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December 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🎄It’s nearly Christmas which means it’s time for the Top of the Charts quiz of the year buff.ly/U64m34M 🎄
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December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎄It’s nearly Christmas which means it’s time for the Top of the Charts quiz of the year buff.ly/U64m34M 🎄
And you can read the Top of the Charts Christmas special now➡️ buff.ly/xZTJGCJ
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📢 Latest employment rate data!
We've calculated (based on admin data and population estimates), that the employment rate has fallen to 75.3%, down from a high of 76.6% in 2023.
We've calculated (based on admin data and population estimates), that the employment rate has fallen to 75.3%, down from a high of 76.6% in 2023.
December 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📢 Latest employment rate data!
We've calculated (based on admin data and population estimates), that the employment rate has fallen to 75.3%, down from a high of 76.6% in 2023.
We've calculated (based on admin data and population estimates), that the employment rate has fallen to 75.3%, down from a high of 76.6% in 2023.
Care workers are increasingly unhappy with their pay, despite the significant lifting of the wage floor in recent years.
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Care workers are increasingly unhappy with their pay, despite the significant lifting of the wage floor in recent years.
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
🎄It’s nearly Christmas which means it’s time for the Top of the Charts quiz of the year buff.ly/U64m34M 🎄
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🏠 Rents rose 4.4% in the year to November 2025 🏠
That's a welcome drop from a 2024 peak of 9%. This slowdown looks set to continue given the growth rate among *new* tenancies sits at 2.2% (although the uptick in recent months remains worth watching).
That's a welcome drop from a 2024 peak of 9%. This slowdown looks set to continue given the growth rate among *new* tenancies sits at 2.2% (although the uptick in recent months remains worth watching).
December 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🏠 Rents rose 4.4% in the year to November 2025 🏠
That's a welcome drop from a 2024 peak of 9%. This slowdown looks set to continue given the growth rate among *new* tenancies sits at 2.2% (although the uptick in recent months remains worth watching).
That's a welcome drop from a 2024 peak of 9%. This slowdown looks set to continue given the growth rate among *new* tenancies sits at 2.2% (although the uptick in recent months remains worth watching).
Our recent analysis shows that the Scottish government's new approach to disability benefits has not proven to be a "light touch", despite focusing on delivering "dignity, fairness and respect".
@louisemurphy.bsky.social explains the impact of the new approach ⤵️
@louisemurphy.bsky.social explains the impact of the new approach ⤵️
December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our recent analysis shows that the Scottish government's new approach to disability benefits has not proven to be a "light touch", despite focusing on delivering "dignity, fairness and respect".
@louisemurphy.bsky.social explains the impact of the new approach ⤵️
@louisemurphy.bsky.social explains the impact of the new approach ⤵️
The latest data from the ONS showed an unexpectedly big drop in the rate of price rises, which is very good news!
But more worryingly, wage growth is slowing even more sharply with further slowing in likely in the coming months, in bad news for living standards.
But more worryingly, wage growth is slowing even more sharply with further slowing in likely in the coming months, in bad news for living standards.
December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The latest data from the ONS showed an unexpectedly big drop in the rate of price rises, which is very good news!
But more worryingly, wage growth is slowing even more sharply with further slowing in likely in the coming months, in bad news for living standards.
But more worryingly, wage growth is slowing even more sharply with further slowing in likely in the coming months, in bad news for living standards.
Recent reforms to Scottish disability payments suggest that the system can be kinder without being costlier.
The new system has not significantly increased costs, with fewer enhanced awards being paid in Scotland than for PIP in England and Wales ⤵️ buff.ly/IHtIJrE
The new system has not significantly increased costs, with fewer enhanced awards being paid in Scotland than for PIP in England and Wales ⤵️ buff.ly/IHtIJrE
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Recent reforms to Scottish disability payments suggest that the system can be kinder without being costlier.
The new system has not significantly increased costs, with fewer enhanced awards being paid in Scotland than for PIP in England and Wales ⤵️ buff.ly/IHtIJrE
The new system has not significantly increased costs, with fewer enhanced awards being paid in Scotland than for PIP in England and Wales ⤵️ buff.ly/IHtIJrE
When the Scottish Government replaced PIP in 2022, it set out to do things differently.
Although the new benefit has the same criteria and is paid at the same rate, it was designed for “dignity, fairness and respect”.
Ben Geiger breaks down how radical the changes actually were ⤵️ buff.ly/OKobsYV
Although the new benefit has the same criteria and is paid at the same rate, it was designed for “dignity, fairness and respect”.
Ben Geiger breaks down how radical the changes actually were ⤵️ buff.ly/OKobsYV
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
When the Scottish Government replaced PIP in 2022, it set out to do things differently.
Although the new benefit has the same criteria and is paid at the same rate, it was designed for “dignity, fairness and respect”.
Ben Geiger breaks down how radical the changes actually were ⤵️ buff.ly/OKobsYV
Although the new benefit has the same criteria and is paid at the same rate, it was designed for “dignity, fairness and respect”.
Ben Geiger breaks down how radical the changes actually were ⤵️ buff.ly/OKobsYV
Tax and benefit measures announced this Parliament so far benefit children the most.
This is due to the abolition of the two-child limit, the expansion of Free School Meals to children in families receiving UC in England, and the above-inflation increases to the UC standard allowance.
This is due to the abolition of the two-child limit, the expansion of Free School Meals to children in families receiving UC in England, and the above-inflation increases to the UC standard allowance.
December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Tax and benefit measures announced this Parliament so far benefit children the most.
This is due to the abolition of the two-child limit, the expansion of Free School Meals to children in families receiving UC in England, and the above-inflation increases to the UC standard allowance.
This is due to the abolition of the two-child limit, the expansion of Free School Meals to children in families receiving UC in England, and the above-inflation increases to the UC standard allowance.
Care workers are increasingly unhappy with their pay, despite the significant lifting of the wage floor in recent years.
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Care workers are increasingly unhappy with their pay, despite the significant lifting of the wage floor in recent years.
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
When the Scottish Government replaced PIP in 2022, it set out to do things differently.
Although the new benefit has the same criteria & is paid at the same rate, it was designed for “dignity, fairness and respect”.
@benbgeiger.bsky.social explains ⤵️ buff.ly/OKobsYV
Although the new benefit has the same criteria & is paid at the same rate, it was designed for “dignity, fairness and respect”.
@benbgeiger.bsky.social explains ⤵️ buff.ly/OKobsYV
December 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
When the Scottish Government replaced PIP in 2022, it set out to do things differently.
Although the new benefit has the same criteria & is paid at the same rate, it was designed for “dignity, fairness and respect”.
@benbgeiger.bsky.social explains ⤵️ buff.ly/OKobsYV
Although the new benefit has the same criteria & is paid at the same rate, it was designed for “dignity, fairness and respect”.
@benbgeiger.bsky.social explains ⤵️ buff.ly/OKobsYV
What is contributing to the staffing crisis in adult social care? Social care providers say the main cause is better pay elsewhere.
Learn how the Government can make the proposed Fair Pay Agreement and Adult Social Care Negotiating Body a sucess ➡️ buff.ly/oQaUu6D
Learn how the Government can make the proposed Fair Pay Agreement and Adult Social Care Negotiating Body a sucess ➡️ buff.ly/oQaUu6D
December 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What is contributing to the staffing crisis in adult social care? Social care providers say the main cause is better pay elsewhere.
Learn how the Government can make the proposed Fair Pay Agreement and Adult Social Care Negotiating Body a sucess ➡️ buff.ly/oQaUu6D
Learn how the Government can make the proposed Fair Pay Agreement and Adult Social Care Negotiating Body a sucess ➡️ buff.ly/oQaUu6D
This Government has hugely increased public spending, which will have large in-kind benefits for households.
All families will benefit, but poorer households will benefit more as they rely more on public services, which represent a larger proportion of their income.
All families will benefit, but poorer households will benefit more as they rely more on public services, which represent a larger proportion of their income.
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This Government has hugely increased public spending, which will have large in-kind benefits for households.
All families will benefit, but poorer households will benefit more as they rely more on public services, which represent a larger proportion of their income.
All families will benefit, but poorer households will benefit more as they rely more on public services, which represent a larger proportion of their income.
Is runaway welfare spending to blame for the Chancellor's fiscal challenges?
We dig into the numbers⤵️
We dig into the numbers⤵️
December 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Is runaway welfare spending to blame for the Chancellor's fiscal challenges?
We dig into the numbers⤵️
We dig into the numbers⤵️
🏡 New planning data out today!
It shows that approvals for new housing developments in England are *close to record lows*, leaving the Government with a mountain to climb to reach its housebuilding target.
Check out our interactive charts to see planning trends in your region 👇 buff.ly/a2Z2MjZ
It shows that approvals for new housing developments in England are *close to record lows*, leaving the Government with a mountain to climb to reach its housebuilding target.
Check out our interactive charts to see planning trends in your region 👇 buff.ly/a2Z2MjZ
December 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🏡 New planning data out today!
It shows that approvals for new housing developments in England are *close to record lows*, leaving the Government with a mountain to climb to reach its housebuilding target.
Check out our interactive charts to see planning trends in your region 👇 buff.ly/a2Z2MjZ
It shows that approvals for new housing developments in England are *close to record lows*, leaving the Government with a mountain to climb to reach its housebuilding target.
Check out our interactive charts to see planning trends in your region 👇 buff.ly/a2Z2MjZ
Inflation is now falling decisively.
The rate of price rises was down 0.4pp in November at 3.2%, a much larger fall than was expected.
That being said, the UK remains an inflation outlier compared to other G7 countries.
The rate of price rises was down 0.4pp in November at 3.2%, a much larger fall than was expected.
That being said, the UK remains an inflation outlier compared to other G7 countries.
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Inflation is now falling decisively.
The rate of price rises was down 0.4pp in November at 3.2%, a much larger fall than was expected.
That being said, the UK remains an inflation outlier compared to other G7 countries.
The rate of price rises was down 0.4pp in November at 3.2%, a much larger fall than was expected.
That being said, the UK remains an inflation outlier compared to other G7 countries.
📢 Latest employment rate data!
We've calculated (based on admin data and population estimates), that the employment rate has fallen to 75.3%, down from a high of 76.6% in 2023.
We've calculated (based on admin data and population estimates), that the employment rate has fallen to 75.3%, down from a high of 76.6% in 2023.
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📢 Latest employment rate data!
We've calculated (based on admin data and population estimates), that the employment rate has fallen to 75.3%, down from a high of 76.6% in 2023.
We've calculated (based on admin data and population estimates), that the employment rate has fallen to 75.3%, down from a high of 76.6% in 2023.
Our recent analysis shows that the Scottish government's new approach to disability benefits has not proven to be a "light touch", despite focusing on delivering "dignity, fairness and respect".
@louisemurphy.bsky.social explains the impact of the new approach ⤵️
@louisemurphy.bsky.social explains the impact of the new approach ⤵️
December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our recent analysis shows that the Scottish government's new approach to disability benefits has not proven to be a "light touch", despite focusing on delivering "dignity, fairness and respect".
@louisemurphy.bsky.social explains the impact of the new approach ⤵️
@louisemurphy.bsky.social explains the impact of the new approach ⤵️
Welfare spending has held roughly steady as a share of the economy since 2007.
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Find out more ⤵️ buff.ly/CZR0otG
December 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Welfare spending has held roughly steady as a share of the economy since 2007.
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Reposted by Resolution Foundation
Excellent and important look at the Scottish government's new approach to disability benefits and how it is performing compared to Personal Independence Payments thus far:
Among new ADP applicants who received a decision between January and July 2025, 44 per cent of mobility awards and 35 per cent of daily living awards were paid at the ‘enhanced’ level.
These are both smaller proportions than for new PIP applicants in England and Wales.
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These are both smaller proportions than for new PIP applicants in England and Wales.
➡️ buff.ly/OAMzq06
December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Excellent and important look at the Scottish government's new approach to disability benefits and how it is performing compared to Personal Independence Payments thus far:
There was a welcome fall in the *price* of food last month, as costs dropped by 0.2 per cent on the previous month.
But this chart reminds you that the big picture remains one of a huge rise in the cost of essentials, hitting those on lower incomes hardest.
But this chart reminds you that the big picture remains one of a huge rise in the cost of essentials, hitting those on lower incomes hardest.
December 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
There was a welcome fall in the *price* of food last month, as costs dropped by 0.2 per cent on the previous month.
But this chart reminds you that the big picture remains one of a huge rise in the cost of essentials, hitting those on lower incomes hardest.
But this chart reminds you that the big picture remains one of a huge rise in the cost of essentials, hitting those on lower incomes hardest.