David Kingman explains why the latest ONS data on household incomes supports the argument that inequality between the generations has become one of Britain’s biggest challenges
Category: Intergenerational Justice
New research shows how family inheritances deepen intergenerational inequality
David Kingman reports on the findings of a recent piece of research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies that looks at family inheritances
Another year passes: intergenerational birthday blues
Contributing to our ongoing Vox Pop series, an IF supporter from Kent foresees a gloomy intergenerational conversation with his sons, and cannot – alas! – find reasons to be more optimistic
Government abolishes the Child Poverty Unit
David Kingman reports on the recent revelation that Teresa May’s government has chosen to abolish the Child Poverty Unit
New JRF research highlights the changing face of Britain’s poverty
David Kingman looks at the latest evidence from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on the shifting profile of poverty in the UK
What did the 2016 Autumn Statement offer for young people? (Part 2)
David Kingman reflects on the 2016 Autumn Statement from an intergenerational point of view
What did the 2016 Autumn Statement offer for young people? (Part 1)
David Kingman reflects on the 2016 Autumn Statement from an intergenerational point of view
Barriers to social mobility are becoming more entrenched, argues Social Mobility Commission
David Kingman highlights some of the key findings from the latest “State of the Nation” report by the Social Mobility Commission
National Audit Office report raises questions about the new state pension
David Kingman looks at a recent report by the National Audit Office into the administration of the new state pension
Intergenerational Fairness Commission recommends scrapping the state pension “triple lock”
David Kingman reports on the recommendations that were made by the Work and Pensions select committee’s inquiry into intergenerational fairness