Just the job – or a working compromise? The rise of self-employment and what it means for the labour market

Tuesday 6 May 2014

At this event the Resolution Foundation presented the findings of a timely new report on the changing face of self-employment in the UK and its implications for the labour market and living standards. Ben Page of Ipsos MORI explained the results of a comprehensive survey of self-employed workers conducted as part of the project which … Continued

Equity in the age of the robot

Tuesday 29 April 2014

Driverless cars, delivery drones and robotic doctors are all moving from the realm of science fiction toward economic fact – examples of intelligent machines which could play an increasing role in our lives as technological horizons expand. What are the implications for growth, jobs and opportunity – both for ourselves and our children? The fear … Continued

Reflections on the Budget

Thursday 20 March 2014

At this private roundtable held the morning after the Budget, Jonathan Portes – Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research – analysed some of the Budget’s key announcements and implications. His presentation was followed by short responses from Vicky Pryce (Economist and business consultant ), Professor Tony Travers (LSE) and Ben Page (chief executive of Ipsos … Continued

The State of Living Standards 2014

Tuesday 11 February 2014

In one of its landmark annual events, the Resolution Foundation launched The State of Living Standards, a detailed and revealing study of life on low to middle incomes.  The survey examines in depth the economic circumstances and financial pressures on the 5 million households which fall into this category and asks how far their fortunes will change as … Continued

Will 2014 be the year of the pay-rise?

Tuesday 4 February 2014

After a decade of first wage-stagnation and then wage-slump, some analysts think it won’t be long before real earnings begin to rise again. With inflation back on target and GDP expected to rise this month for the fourth successive quarter, they argue that economic recovery will shortly translate into rising productivity, and with it real … Continued

Reflections on the Autumn Statement

Friday 6 December 2013

At this private roundtable held the morning after the Autumn Statement, Robert Chote – Chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility – set out the OBR’s thinking behind the Economic and fiscal outlook. His presentation was followed by short responses from RIchard Lloyd (Executive Director, Which?), Professor Alison Wolf (King’s College, London) and Peter Kellner … Continued

Sharing the spoils: bringing home ownership into reach for low to middle income households

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Low to middle income households are increasingly shut out of traditional home ownership, and more and more families with children are living in the private rental sector. We know, however, that home ownership overwhelmingly remains most people’s preferred tenure and the lack of asset accumulation amongst long term renters is a concern. This event launched … Continued

What’s the damage? The impact of the great recession on the jobs market in Britain and America — and the prospects for a recovery

Thursday 14 November 2013

With a recovery in GDP now taking hold in the UK, attention is being drawn to the nature of the upturn. Central to this debate will be the outlook for the labour market. As things stand, uncertainty is the order of the day. Will unemployment keep falling as growth takes hold, followed by rising real … Continued

Living standards, working poverty and social mobility – Alan Milburn

Wednesday 13 November 2013

Living standards are falling, youth unemployment remains high and the goal of ending child poverty by 2020 is likely to be missed by a considerable margin. Whilst entrenched poverty remains a priority for action, transient poverty, growing insecurity and stalling mobility are far more widespread than politicians, employers and educators have so far recognised. At … Continued

The future of childcare with Amber Rudd MP

Tuesday 1 October 2013

Despite major government investment since the mid-2000s childcare continues to represent a significant cost for working parents, meaning that many second earners can find that they are no better-off in work. The government is consulting on plans to spend an extra £1 billion per year on additional childcare support, but at present this additional support … Continued

Living Standards: the 2015 challenge with Jesse Norman MP and Rob Halfon MP

Monday 30 September 2013

Living standards will be at the heart of the 2015 general election. This event launched new polling from the Resolution Foundation and YouGov which gives fresh insight into what voters think the Conservatives can (and can’t) achieve on the economy and in relation to living standards at the 2015 election. YouGov’s Joe Twyman presented the research. Jesse Norman … Continued

The Conservative approach to tackling low pay with Tim Montgomerie

Sunday 29 September 2013

With five million people being paid less than the living wage politicians of all parties need an agenda to address the UK’s low wage economy and lift living standards. At this Resolution Foundation and TUC event Tim Montgomerie (The Times) and Guy Opperman MP discussed the Conservative agenda for improving the plight of low paid Britain. Frances O’Grady (TUC), Gavin Kelly (Resolution Foundation) and David … Continued

Living Standards: the 2015 challenge with Rachel Reeves MP

Tuesday 24 September 2013

Living standards will be at the heart of the 2015 general election. This event launched new polling from the Resolution Foundation and YouGov which gives fresh insight into what voters think Labour can (and can’t) achieve on the economy and in relation to living standards at the 2015 election. YouGov’s Peter Kellner presented the research. Rachel Reeves MP (Shadow Chief … Continued

The future of childcare with Yvette Cooper MP

Monday 23 September 2013

Despite major government investment since the mid-2000s childcare continues to represent a significant cost for working parents, meaning that many second earners can find that they are no better-off in work. The government is consulting on plans to spend an extra £1 billion per year on additional childcare support, but at present this additional support … Continued

The Labour approach to tackling low pay with Andy Burnham MP

Monday 23 September 2013

With five million people being paid less than the living wage politicians of all parties need an agenda to address the UK’s low wage economy and lift living standards. At this Resolution Foundation and TUC event Andy Burnham MP (Shadow Health Secretary) discussed the Labour agenda for improving the plight of low paid Britain. Frances O’Grady (TUC), James Plunkett (Resolution Foundation) and Sir Robin … Continued

The future of childcare with Julian Astle (adviser to Nick Clegg)

Tuesday 17 September 2013

Despite major government investment since the mid-2000s childcare continues to represent a significant cost for working parents, meaning that many second earners can find that they are no better-off in work. The government is consulting on plans to spend an extra £1 billion per year on additional childcare support, but at present this additional support … Continued

Living Standards: the 2015 challenge with Danny Alexander MP

Monday 16 September 2013

Living standards will be at the heart of the 2015 general election. This event launched new polling from the Resolution Foundation and YouGov which gives fresh insight into what voters think the Liberal Democrats can (and can’t) achieve on the economy and in relation to living standards at the 2015 election. YouGov’s Joe Twyman presented the research. Danny Alexander MP (Chief … Continued

The Liberal Democrat approach to tackling low pay with Vince Cable MP

Monday 16 September 2013

With five million people being paid less than the living wage politicians of all parties need an agenda to address the UK’s low wage economy and lift living standards. At this Resolution Foundation and TUC event Vince Cable MP (Business Secretary) discussed the Liberal Democrat agenda for improving the plight of low paid Britain. Frances O’Grady (TUC), James Plunkett (Resolution Foundation) and Stephen Tall (Liberal … Continued

The Labour agenda for tackling low pay – Rachel Reeves MP

Wednesday 4 September 2013

With five million people being paid less than the living wage politicians of all parties need an agenda to address the UK’s low wage economy and lift living standards. In a keynote speech, Rachel Reeves MP set out the Labour agenda for improving the plight of low paid Britain. Paul Cleal (Government and Public Sector Leader at PwC), Margaret Prosser (Former … Continued

Closer to the edge: prospects for household debt repayment when interest rates start to rise

Thursday 11 July 2013

Despite difficult economic times and the persistence of tight credit conditions, latest OBR projections suggest that aggregate household debt is set to increase by around one-quarter between 2011 and 2017. With many commentators expecting interest rates to start climbing back upwards from 2015, the ability of households to service their credit commitments will depend critically … Continued

Reflections on the Spending Review – with Sharon White

Thursday 27 June 2013

At this private roundtable held the morning after the Spending Review, Sharon White – Director General at HM Treasury – set out some of the thinking behind the review. Her presentation was followed by short responses from Professor Sir John Hills (LSE), Ian Mulheirn (chief executive of the Social Market Foundation), Joe Twyman (YouGov) and by a general discussion around … Continued

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