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Resolution Foundation Event Recordings

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: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/ Looking for the Resolution Foundation podcast? Search "High Resolution" in your podcast app.

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68:08

The Great British Baby Bust Should we worry about the...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2026/04/16

All developed countries are grappling with a falling birth rate, and the UK is no different. While the UK’s birth rate has often fluctuated, it has fallen sharply since 2012, and a rebound anytime soon looks unlikely. There are cultural and economic drivers behind the recent shortfall; and the implications will be both immediate and pose challenges well into the future.Is the UK’s declining birth rate worth worrying about in the first place? What explains the recent trend of falling birth rates

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76:37

Stopping dreams coming true Is financial regulation...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2026/04/16

The dream of owning your own home is a powerful life goal for many. Once realised, it comes with better living standards, as well economic security. But many families are failing to get over the barriers to accessing a mortgage – from finding a deposit to passing banks’ affordability tests. Indeed, many would say such regulation has gone too far and it is time for a loosening. To what extent has falling home ownership among young and lower-income families been driven by regulation, wider market

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61:22

The populist party crashers Book launch event for Why...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2026/04/16

In his new book Why Populists Are Winning and How to Beat Them, British Labour Party Politician and the MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Liam Byrne draws on original research from across Europe and America to explore why populism has seduced voters worldwide. Liam sets out populism’s ‘five tribes’ – and which of these voters can still be won back by the centre. Drawing connections between rising inequality and the growing appeal of populism, Liam sets out a game-plan to tackle the

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65:10

Social immobility scars: The persistence of earnings...

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2026/04/16

Britain has long seen lower intergenerational social mobility than many of its peers, with those from lower-income backgrounds receiving lower earnings as adults than those from more affluent backgrounds. University is often seen as the ticket out of this social mobility trap, but is this true? Unpacking the factors driving persistent earnings gaps for young people based on their background is vital if we’re to lift living standards for those from lower-income backgrounds. How significant is the

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1:04

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Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2026/03/20

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74:06

Taking the temperature: Spring Forecast 2026 and the...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2026/03/09

The Government came into office promising to tackle policy uncertainty by limiting major fiscal events to one a year. They failed to deliver this last year, but are determined to deliver a ‘policy free’ Spring Forecast next week. Have they achieved greater policy certainty, or been scuppered by the cost of policy U-turns, public service pressures, major changes in the UK economic outlook, or problems that need fixing before the Autumn Budget? Speakers David Miles Member of the Budget

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34:28

Understatement of the year?

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2026/03/05

The Treasury promised us a boring non-event, which on the day was massively over-shadowed by events in the Middle East anyway. Ruth Curtice discusses the merits of annual fiscal events, the difficulty of getting growth going, and what to expect in the Chancellor's upcoming (and unprecedented) *second* Mais Lecture, with James Smith (Chief Economist at the Resolution Foundation) and Giles Wilkes (Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government). Read 'Understatement of the year' on our website today,

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77:56

Where is the UK economy heading?

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2026/03/02

Catch up on a recording of our recent event discussing the outlook ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Forecast. The Autumn Budget was barely three months ago, but the UK has experienced plenty of economic and political drama since then. In the short time between OBR forecasts, there have been encouraging signs on the public finances and the outlook for inflation. But growth remains sluggish and uncertainty elevated amid rising geopolitical tensions. There are some signs of productivity ‘green

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28:45

Who are 'Unsung Britain'?

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2026/02/12

Britain does not feel like a nation at ease – and hasn’t done for a very long while. By more than two-to-one, Britons last year judged the country to be on the “wrong track” rather than heading in the “right direction”. Ruth Curtice, the Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation, discusses the experiences and prospects for the nation's poorer half with Scarlett Maguire and Tom Clark.

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37:45

Growing pains

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2026/02/06

The Resolution Foundation has documented two decades of UK economic underperformance and stagnant living standards.18 months into a government elected on a mandate of change and growth, and following the publication of Mountain climbing, we're assessing their growth strategy – its intentions, its achievements, and its prospects moving ahead into an uncertain world. Lord David Willetts, the President of the Resolution Foundation, is joined by Sophie Hale, Research Director at the Resolution

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68:43

Net zero farming: How can we kick-start the net zero...

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2026/02/05

The UK has made good progress towards net zero in recent decades. But the agriculture sector stands out as having made barely any progress. To meet our legally-binding climate targets, agriculture and land use will need to decarbonise seven times quicker this decade than in the past 15 years. Fundamental changes to how we make food and use land will be needed. But decarbonisation in this area is hard and any efforts will need to overcome considerable political and living standards barriers to

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73:21

Fixing the 13-year itch: How to make Universal Credit...

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2026/02/02

The roll out of Universal Credit began way back in April 2013, a process that has been beset by delays, design changes, controversy and criticism from across the political spectrum. But 13 years on, the roll out is almost complete and Universal Credit is here to stay. As we approach this crucial milestone and the Government is undertaking its own internal review of the benefit, now is a good opportunity to take fresh look at UC’s design and structure and ask what operational changes could be made to

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29:20

What can Westminster learn from Scotland on reforming...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2025/12/17

Resolution Foundation Research Director Lindsay Judge talks you through the learnings from recent benefit reforms in Scotland, joined by Louise Murphy and Ben Geiger. Read 'Delivering dignity' on our website today to learn more.

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73:50

Taking better care of our workers: How can a Fair Pay...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2025/12/12

Adult social care is a vital public service. But this is not reflected in the pay and job quality on offer for England’s 1.5 million social care workers. Low-pay, zero-hours contracts, and breaches of labour market rules are worryingly widespread, and have contributed to a longstanding recruitment and retention crisis. The Government has rightly sought to address this by setting up a new Adult Social Care Negotiating Body (ASCNB), that brings together workers and employers to draw up a Fair Pay

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58:38

Can UK governments ever get immigration policy right?...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2025/12/11

Immigration is one of the most salient and polarised issues among the British public – and one that successive Government policy initiatives have failed to resolve. Now central to the UK’s political debate, the issue regularly makes headlines and is used as a device by parties to win public opinion. Seen by some as a missing part of the UK’s growth strategy, and by others as having gone too far, any discussions are often binary and divisive. And while politicians recognise the need to get

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71:10

Second album syndrome? What Autumn Budget 2025 means...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2025/11/27

The Chancellor has prepared the pitch for a tough second Budget, with tax rises expected as part of a fiscal strategy designed to reassure markets that the UK’s public finances are firmly under control. But the Chancellor has also promised to protect the NHS, boost growth and support families with the cost of living. Acting decisively on all of these priorities would be no mean feat as part of a Budget that takes more than it gives.How tough a settlement has the Chancellor delivered on tax rises

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69:27

Finding the right keys for growth: How should housing...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2025/11/17

Please note that due do technical difficulties the last couple of minutes of this event are not included in the recording. November 13th 2025 The Budget run-in has centred around what taxes the Chancellor will need to raise to meet her fiscal rules. But housing could potentially play an equally decisive role. Ambitious planning reform could deliver the economic growth that Britain so desperately needs, the current mess of property taxation is ripe for reform, and better support for families in

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22:15

When the levies break?

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2025/11/04

The Resolution Foundation has recently published research assessing how the Government can help families with high energy bills. Our Chief Executive discussed the proposals with Jonathan Marshall (one of our Principal Economists) and Adam Scorer, the Chief Executive of National Energy Action. Tune in to learn about the drivers of Britain’s stubbornly high household energy bills, and how reform of the costs added onto bills offers a route for helping families with the cost of living this winter. To

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77:38

Back for more? The Chancellor’s tax and spend options...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2025/11/04

After delivering her first Budget last autumn, which included the biggest tax rises in decades to fund a major boost to public services, Rachel Reeves said that she would not be coming back with more tax increases. Fast forward 12 months and she’s about to do just that given a deteriorating outlook for the public finances risk the fiscal rules being broken. So the task for the Chancellor at this Budget is to show that she is serious about meeting her rules, boosting growth, and relieving cost of

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77:56

Seeking a NEET solution: Why are so many young people...

Resolution Foundation Event Recordings ·

2025/11/04

The number of 16-24 year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is increasing, and drawing more political focus. Policy makers are right to worry about this major living standards concern – not earning or learning in early adulthood can stunt careers and earning potential for many years into the future. But if we’re to help NEETs we need to understand who they are and why they’re NEET, so that solutions are based on actual rather than imagined problems.How many young people

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