Tag Archives: Welfare

The Social Market Foundation said the levy – which could be paid immediately or deferred until death – was the only fair way to raise enough money to properly fund...

A new report from the Social Market Foundation think tank calls on the Government to launch a major public consultation to design a radical new system of social insurance that provides all firms and employees access to expert advice and support when an employee experiences the onset of a serious health condition or disability.

New research, released today by the Social Market Foundation (SMF), warns that around 40% of families (over 190,000 families) with self-employed earners who are in receipt of in-work benefits are likely to be worse off under Universal Credit.

New Work & Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb must stand up for social justice against short-term Treasury cuts

A new report released today by the Social Market Foundation think-tank warns that, while effective for some, the threat of sanctions can do more harm than good and has not improved employment outcomes for disabled people.

The Social Market Foundation’s response to the 2015 Spending Review and Autumn Statement. Here we examine the impact of the OBR's revised forecasting on the Chancellor's spending and deficit plans; what the Tax Credits U-turn means; whether the increase in affordable housing will really help those who want to get on the housing ladder; and, if the government has missed a vital opportunity for further welfare reform.

New SMF and JRF report shows Treasury could save £4.1 billion by helping in-work tax credit claimants earn £30 a week more.

April’s “pension freedom” reforms pose serious long-term financial risks to retirees and taxpayers, concludes a new SMF report that highlights the experience of pensioners in countries which already allow similar access to pension cash.

The Social Market Foundation's response to the Summer Budget 2015. Here we look at the OBR's update to see whether the Chancellor's spending plans are on track, we examine the Living Wage announcement and see if this conflicts with changes to tax credits, we look into the changes to Higher Education funding and apprenticeships, and the government's green paper on pension and savings tax relief.