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Less for your money? Differences in essential living costs for poorer families

Kingsley Purdam By and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

The recent Bank of England evidence on the record levels of personal debt that have accumulated since the 2008 economic crash highlight the financial vulnerability of many people across the UK. Research by the University of Manchester into everyday living costs for those with limited financial resources is being launched with the End Child Poverty […]

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Good work is key to good health for the Baby Boomers

By and Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Health and Social Care Posted:

As life expectancy continues to rise, the Baby Boomer generation are being encouraged to remain active in later life. One aspect of this is the benefit good quality employment has on health and well-being among the over 50s. However, as Martin Hyde and Jan Hopkins argue, there are still challenges to working longer with many […]

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The rise of the hidden homeless

By Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion, Inclusive Growth Posted:

The homelessness statistics published yesterday unveil the state of homelessness according to the government. Justlife, the charity for those in unsupported temporary accommodation, recognises these statistics reflect the reality many of us are seeing on our streets – that homelessness is on the rise. However, what many do not see is the increasing numbers of […]

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Can devolution deliver inclusive growth? You can bank on it!

By Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Growth and Inclusion, Inclusive Growth, Urban Posted:

With Devolution, Greater Manchester has an opportunity to encourage investment and inclusive growth by setting its own policy agenda. Dr Marianne Sensier puts the case for the creation of a regional bank within the new mayor’s policy agenda. A regional bank will provide finance for business and allow people to save their money which in […]

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The productivity puzzle

Diane Coyle By Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Growth and Inclusion, Inclusive Growth Posted:

Last week, policy@manchester hosted a roundtable on productivity with representatives from HM Treasury, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and academics from The University of Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds. Here, Professor Diane Coyle reflects on the discussion and lays out her views on what needs to be done to boost the UK’s economic productivity. If the pre-financial […]

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