New research from Trussell highlights widespread reliance on food banks for everyday essentials.
IWA Analysis: The Autumn Statement: Worrying Times Ahead for Wales’ Poorest
Lydia Godden, the IWA’s Economic Policy and Research Officer, takes a closer look at the Autumn Statement 2023 and its likely impact on the lives of people in Wales.
Little Steps, Big Struggles, Childcare in Wales
The inadequate childcare offer in Wales has devastating effects for children and their parents, writes Sarah Rees, Head of Oxfam Cymru.
Net Zero: let rich polluters pay the bill
Sarah Rees, head of Oxfam Cymru, argues the cost of Wales’ transition to Net Zero should not be shouldered by the poorest in society.
Working Towards a globally responsible Wales
Whilst the Social Partnership and Public Procurement Bill could have been stronger on global responsibility, Aileen Burmeister argues that Wales must continue to live up to the ambition of a Fair Trade Nation.
Co-producing Solutions to In-Work Poverty
Rowan Campbell argues that co-production is a powerful tool when tackling the negative effects of in-work poverty
Taking a Public Health Approach to the Cost of Living Crisis
The rising cost of living is a public health emergency. Public Health Wales has been looking into what a system-wide response could look like.
Older People in Wales Are Facing a Housing Disrepair Crisis
Becky Ricketts looks at the challenges, causes and solutions to the housing disrepair crisis targeting our oldest homeowners.
Pandemic and Precarity in the Cultural Sector
Marlen Komorowski and Steffan Donnelly present research showing the impact of Covid-19 on Wales’ cultural freelancers, and outline a sustainable way to recovery