Policy Landscape 2026
A new Prime Minister, but a familiar, albeit growing, list of policy challenges. As Andy Burnham confronts the reality of governing, the Resolution Foundation and UK in a Changing Europe have assembled a group of respected experts to consider the state of the policy landscape. Each contributor was asked to consider what the current state of affairs is, what kind of political debate, if any, characterises their policy area, and what the major challenges confronting the government are likely to be.
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The Resolution Foundation is an independent think-tank dedicated to lifting living standards in the UK. We focus particularly on households with low and middle incomes; those on low pay or in precarious work; and those vulnerable to financial shocks.
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Thin end of the wedge
Putting the tax burden on middle earners in an international and historical context
Taxes have risen a lot since the election with policy measures estimated to add around £70 billion to annual receipts by the end of the decade. So in this spotlight we dig into where this leaves the tax burden facing middle earners.
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Housing Outlook
Q3 2026
Britain’s new Prime Minister has put “council housing” at the heart of his programme for government. The case for building more affordable homes is strong: near-record numbers of families in England are living in temporary accommodation today, and 1.3 million households are on local authority housing waiting lists.
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The Resolution Foundation calculates the real Living Wage – a voluntary hourly pay rate that is based on what families need to get by. The current national rate is:
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Explore our interactive housing indicators or read about our alternative estimate of UK employment.
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Resolution Ventures exists to back innovative start-ups seeking to change the world of work for the better, and early-stage ventures seeking to improve the prospects of low-to-middle income Britain.
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