This briefing paper looks at trends in income inequality in the UK over the last 50 years, as well as the impact of the rising cost of living and the coronavirus pandemic. It provides analysis on income inequality between UK regions and countries, ethnic groups, and by disability status.
06
Feb
Feb
Councils to be allocated money to directly help those most in need with essential food and energy costs until 31 March 2024.
03
Feb
Feb
Funding for health services in England comes from the Department for Health and Social Care’s budget. Planned spending for the Department of Health and Social Care in England is £180.2 billion in 2022/23. The majority of the Department’s spending (£152.6 billion in 2022/23) is passed to NHS England and NHS Improvement for spending on health services.
02
Feb
Feb
A summary of statistics on suicide in the UK. Includes trends by gender, age, English region, and deprivation.
31
Jan
Jan
Ambulances and hospitals are under huge pressure – in October 2022, hospital waiting lists hit a record high of 7.2 million, with nearly 411,000 waiting over a year. More than 1 in 10 people with a serious condition such as a stroke or chest pain waited over 105 minutes for an ambulance in November, while nearly 38,000 people spent more than 12 hours on trolleys in A&E. Contributing to these delays is the fact that over 13,000 people who could have been discharged were stuck in hospital due to a lack of social care and community support.
31
Jan
Jan
This paper provides statistics on statutory homelessness in England and explains local authorities’ duties to homeless households. It includes comment on work to reduce homelessness.
30
Jan
Jan
NHS waiting lists have continued to rise this year, and in September 2022 there were 7.1 million incomplete waiting list pathways in England. This is 60% higher than prior to the pandemic in February 2020 (4.4 million), and 17% higher than at the end of 2021 (6.1 million). Tackling this backlog of care is a key priority for the government and the health service.
30
Jan
Jan
This paper provides an overview of the rights of residents who live year-round on mobile (park) home sites and proposals to improve protections for residents in England.
27
Jan
Jan
The Government has committed to reforms to make buying/extending lease agreements “easier, faster, fairer and cheaper.” This page explains what’s known about the reforms and timetable.
26
Jan
Jan
This briefing covers private rented sector housing conditions. It explains the legislative framework, identifies key issues and outlines proposals for reform.