We're on track for a decade of decline in families’ disposables incomes by the end of the parliament. But this is not inevitable.

The gov can introduce targeted policies like investing in social security, and interventions in key areas like housing and energy.

Listen on @lbc.co.uk 🔽

After a year of a new govt people on low to middle incomes are still struggling to reach the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) 📢

@crsp-uk.bsky.social, supported by JRF, calculated the costs needed to achieve this standard of living in the UK in 2025 1/4

📊 Today we published the latest version of our Cost of Living tracker.

The survey gathered data from 4,000 families in the bottom 40% of incomes in the six months to May 2025.

Hear some of the key findings from JRF Economist @maudiejh.bsky.social 🔽

Today MPs will vote on the amended welfare bill.

MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty.

Here are just 3 reasons why they should oppose this bill from @katieschmuecker.bsky.social 🔽

🗣️ "It's common sense, and it's part of making our social security system fit for purpose."

Hear Nish Kumar address an audience of people from across the UK at our Guarantee our Essentials lobby day with @trusselluk.bsky.social.

A future where everyone can afford the essentials is possible.

1 in 6 children in Wales has been in poverty in 3 out of the last 4 years.

🚨 Urgent, radical action from the Welsh and UK governments is needed to avoid lasting consequences.

Our report out today with the Bevan Foundation lays bare the state of poverty in Wales in 2025.

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