Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

16 October 2026 09:23

When people’s partners lose their job, it is not surprising this increases insecurity. What is striking is that this insecurity goes on to cause a 12% reduction in the wages of the partner who remains in work. Read more in our latest Comment piece: www.jrf.org.uk/income-savin...

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

16 October 2026 09:23

🔒 We know that when you feel secure, you feel: - More able to take more risks in the labour market - More able to apply for that new job that better suits your skills. Labour market dynamism has decreased since the financial crisis - but making people more secure could help reverse this trend.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

16 October 2026 09:23

📊 The hit to growth from the rising insecurity caused by the cost-of-living crisis is five times greater than the benefits of a third runway at Heathrow, and larger than the 2024 boost to capital investment to GDP by 2029/30. Read more in our briefing here: www.jrf.org.uk/work/the-hid...

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

16 October 2026 09:23

It’s hard to focus on your job when you’re worrying about keeping a roof over your head or other essentials. 🔎 The economic growth debate is missing something: financial security. Helping people build a safety net is good for them, as @chrisbelfield.bsky.social explains here 👇

Trussell

trusselluk.bsky.social

16 October 2026 09:23

How do we build a food bank free future? That was the question at the heart of the conversation at our event last night. Our Social Change Advisor, @heather-buckingham.bsky.social spoke about why so many people are struggling to afford the essentials and what must be done to change this.