Destitution, Exclusion, and Strategies for Well-Being

There is widespread concern that the fruits of economic growth have not been widely shared, and that recent events such as the Great Financial Crisis, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have only widened the gap between rich and poor.

Research at NIESR seeks to improve the data available for studying poverty, inequality and wellbeing. Our research also aims to bring greater understanding to the economic, social and political processes which determine the extent of poverty and inequality and, through qualitative research, provide insights into the experiences of those groups at risk of exclusion. We aim to assess the effectiveness of government policies designed to improving living standards and well-being.

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Projects

Publications

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Housing Divides

31 Jul 2025

UK Economic Outlook Box Analysis

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Poor Health and Occupation Changes

17 Jun 2025

Discussion Papers

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UK Living Standards Review 2025

12 Mar 2025

Research Report

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Living Standards

30 May 2024

General Election Briefing

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Blog Posts

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Understanding Living Standards: Insights from Community Researchers on Universal Credit

Marley Williams

Carol Vincent

14 Apr 2025

4 min read

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The Reality Behind Falling UK Living Standards

Tibor Szendrei

Ryan Wattam

17 Mar 2025

5 min read

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Left Out in the Cold: The Relationship Between the Winter Fuel Payment Changes and Pension Credit

Robyn Smith

Adrian Pabst

16 Dec 2024

7 min read

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From Dishes to Decisions: Exploring the Realities of Economic Inequalities in Ethnic Minority Households

Anisa Butt

Edoardo Masset

02 Dec 2024

5 min read

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It’s Time to Change the Narrative on Bangladeshi and Pakistani Women’s Economic Activity

Domiziana Turcatti

Katharine Stockland

29 Jul 2024

3 min read

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Child Language Brokering: What It Is and How It Is Experienced By Migrant Families

Domiziana Turcatti

Ekaterina Aleynikova

Adrian Pabst

29 Jan 2024

7 min read

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What are the Experiences of Latin American Migrants Accessing Healthcare?

Jasmin Rostron

Ekaterina Aleynikova

16 Oct 2023

5 min read

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A Review of UK Asylum Policy for Refugee Week 2023

Ekaterina Aleynikova

Adrian Pabst

19 Jun 2023

4 min read

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