“Labour Could Oversee Worst Parliament for Living Standards on Record, JRF Warns” — what this page in the network covers. Soaring energy and housing costs are set to make this parliament the worst for living standards in modern times, according to a stark analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). The thinktank warns that unless the Labour government takes bold policy action, Britain faces a 'dire' outlook for household finances. The warning comes just three weeks before John Healey's budget, increasing pressure on the government to address the cost-of-living crisis.
The JRF's analysis highlights that rising energy bills and housing costs are driving the decline, threatening the biggest fall in living standards in recent history. This matters because falling living standards affect millions of households, exacerbating poverty and inequality. The foundation urges immediate intervention to protect the most vulnerable. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.