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A survey of elected councillors has revealed that 80% of local leaders in the UK are concerned that as services struggle as a result of the cost of living crisis, children will face a life of poverty.
Posted on 30 January 2023
The globetrotting “work from anywhere” lifestyle sounds idyllic to many of us, but is it as easy-going as it sounds?
Families with dependent children are being hit hard by rising energy prices and need targeted government support, according to new research published which found the needs of families with dependent children are being overlooked by policy responses that favour temporary, flat-rate payments.
Posted on 25 January 2023
The authors of online fake reviews suffer from pangs of conscience, according to a new study which looked at the process behind their creation.
Posted on 9 January 2023
Addressing the cost of living crisis is an issue of social justice. The York Policy Engine hosted a webinar led by our Cost of Living Research Group on this topic.
Posted on 5 January 2023
Jason Miklian, from the University of Oslo, joins us as part of our blog series looking at Business for Peace and what this scholarship can teach us in terms of delivering measurable social impact through ESG.
Posted on 15 December 2022
Homelessness, as most people think of, involves people living rough on the street, but it actually encompasses a much larger population whose existing housing has become unsustainable.
Posted on 13 December 2022
Joanne Murphy from the University of Birmingham joins us as pat of our blog series looking at Business for Peace.
Posted on 12 December 2022