JRF Weekly publications and blogs: w/b 1st December to 12th December 2014

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From: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

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Subject: Weekly publications and blogs: w/b 1st December to 12th December 2014

View this email in a web browser Weekly publications and blogs: December 2014 Publication: The benefits of tackling worklessness and low pay This research shows how increasing employment and wages can boost the economy, both locally and nationally. It uses Leeds and Leeds City Region as examples. Publication: Achieving climate justice: the agenda for action This publication looks at the agenda for action on climate justice. It summarises the last of three 'dialogues' on the subject, which was hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University and JRF with the participation of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice. Blog: By ducking the childcare challenge, the Smith Commission falls short on poverty reduction Will further devolution help to reduce poverty in Scotland? Jim McCormick examines the Smith report to find out. Blog: Hunger inquiry shows why we urgently need a comprehensive anti-poverty strategy Rising living costs and poorly-paid jobs are at the heart of poverty in the UK, says Helen Barnard. Blog: Loneliness affects us all and we need to act The BBC's #take10 campaign is not the first attempt to highlight the issue of loneliness, and - says Tracey Robbins - we need to make sure we all act to prevent it. No longer wish to receive these alerts? Unsubscribe here (warning: choosing this link will unsubscribe you instantly) The Joseph Rowntree Foundation seeks to understand the root causes of social problems, identify ways of overcoming them, and show how social needs can be met in practice.

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