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Resolution Foundation Event Recordings

Resolution Foundation
Living Standards
UK Economy
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Wealth Inequality
China
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Resolution Foundation

Recordings of live Resolution Foundation events covering our latest research and policy debates on improving the living standards of lower income families.

Find the event slides referenced in each event recording on the events section of our website: www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/

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Social security has been undergoing a quiet revolution across the UK. While attention has focused on the roll-out of Universal Credit, many other aspects of the benefits system are devolved, allowing governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Irelan... more

The Labour Government has had a bruising start to the Parliament. It is trailing badly in the polls and is expecting a battering in the local, Welsh and Scottish elections in early May. Another relaunch and plan for a comeback in the second half of t... more

Nearly one million 16-24 year olds across the UK today are not in employment, education or training. There are many drivers of the recent rise in NEETs, from the costs of hiring to worrying trends in young people’s mental health. But the UK has long ... more

Although the eventual impact of the escalating war in the Middle East is unknowable, we do know that it is already adding to cost of living pressures, that inflation and the path of interest rates will be higher, and that growth rates for GDP and dis... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Simpson
Senior Lecturer, Ulster University; lead author of the State of the Nations report
Ulster University; Scottish Commission on Social Security
Episode: The welfare of nations: How does social security differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Alison Garnham
Chief Executive
Child Poverty Action Group
Episode: The welfare of nations: How does social security differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Patrick Butler
Social Policy Editor
The Guardian
Episode: The welfare of nations: How does social security differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
John Curtice
Electoral expert, renowned for analysis of elections
University of Strathclyde? (context suggests commentator)
Episode: Second half comeback? Resetting Government economic priorities for the remainder of the Parliament
Yuan Yang
Labour MP for Early and Woodley, former Financial Times journalist
Labour Party
Episode: Second half comeback? Resetting Government economic priorities for the remainder of the Parliament
Tom McTague
Editor-in-chief of the New Statesman, journalist
New Statesman
Episode: Second half comeback? Resetting Government economic priorities for the remainder of the Parliament
Steve Fischer
Panel participant referenced in discussion
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Episode: Second half comeback? Resetting Government economic priorities for the remainder of the Parliament
Abigail Zimba
Apprentice and Youth Champion for Jobs Plus in East Finchley
Jobs Plus
Episode: Closer to work: How to tackle Britain’s NEETs challenge
Michael Saunders
Economist, Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics
Episode: The economic fallout from war in the Middle East Part II: The outlook for the economy and public finances

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David Willetts
Host of the Resolution Foundation Podcast; introduces events and guides discussion

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Interesting topics and speakers but awful sound quality

    This podcast has such an excellent roster of guest speakers, and expert discussion on fascinating topics. Unfortunately the sound quality is so poor that it’s practically not possible to listen to it when you’re out and about and there’s even a small amount of ambient noise. As I mostly listen to podcasts when commuting/going for a run (and I suspect I’m not alone here), this means I rarely find time to listen to it. I know they’re recordings of live events but please buy some better microphones... more

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    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Audience sound quality can be lacking at times, especially in mobile listening scenarios; stronger mic setup would help."
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The economic fallout from war in the Middle East Part II: The outlook for the economy and public finances
Q: What is the size of the shock to GDP three years out, and how does it compare to past energy shocks?
Panelists explain the proposed 0.9% GDP hit in three years as a plausible upper bound if shocks persist, and compare it to past Ukraine/Russia energy shocks, suggesting it is smaller than that crisis but still material given global energy and commodity spillovers.
Taking the temperature: Spring Forecast 2026 and the prospects for borrowing, growth and living standards
Q: What do you think happens next for growth and living standards given current shocks?
The panel suggested a cautious path: growth remains fragile in the near term, but living standards can improve if wage growth strengthens and energy costs stabilise, with policy clarity and growth-oriented measures playing a key role.
Social immobility scars: The persistence of earnings gaps facing graduates from lower-income families
Q: What should policymakers focus on to close the earnings gap—school, higher education access, or labor market reforms?
The panel suggested a multifaceted approach: improving school attainment and university access, raising the quality of information and support before and during university, and implementing labor-market practices that address hidden curricula, mentorship, and representation, with a strong emphasis on early childhood interventions as the most impactful root-level solution.
Social immobility scars: The persistence of earnings gaps facing graduates from lower-income families
Q: What level of government grants or financial support existed for that cohort entering university, given tuition was low or absent at the time?
While tuition was not as high yet, maintenance loans and grants existed; attendees explained that the cost and loan terms mattered and affected the decision to pursue university, but the general participation remained relatively stable during that period.
Where is the UK economy heading?
Q: Yael, what should be prioritized between R&D and housing or technology adoption?
Prioritize simpler, broadly accessible incentives that encourage technology adoption and productivity gains, with attention to bottlenecks in housing to ease affordability constraints.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Resolution Foundation Event Recordings

What is Resolution Foundation Event Recordings about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The recordings center on policy-relevant research and live debates about living standards, housing, taxation, growth, and inequality in the UK. Episodes commonly feature a blend of economists, policy researchers, and industry/sector experts, often including representatives from the Resolution Foundation's own research team and external guests from government, finance, and media. Notable strengths include data-driven policy discussions, cross-cutting analysis of macro conditions and household impact, and structured policy ideas aimed at boosting growth and affordability for lower- and middle-income households. A recurring emphasis is on practical policy design—how to balance short-term relief with long-term resilience—along with accessible e... more

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