A temporary narrowing of the gender income gap – the impact of COVID-19 policy responses in 28 European countries
New study highlights the equalizing role of expansive social protection during pandemic and the importance of gender-aware policy analysis
New study finds women have higher commuting costs, limiting job opportunities
Better transport infrastructure, better childcare provision, policies to re-balance work and family commitments such as a four-day week could help reduce structural disadvantages
Housing adaptations may slow down disability in older people with initially good health
Modifyng homes with adaptations as soon as need is identified could help older people to live more active lives for longer
Worker productivity during COVID-19 and adaptation to working from home
When COVID-19 hit, millions of workers suddenly switched to working from home. Now, five years on, even as life has returned to normal, around 40% of workers continue to work remotely at least part of the time. Why has this change endured?
Roots of problem debt and policies to mitigate its consequences
How do individuals get into debt and subsequently manage their credit commitments, and how effective is debt advice?
Understanding the links between intrahousehold dynamics and individual and household debt: New funded PhD opportunity
Includes a placement with the Money and Pensions Service to see how they use research evidence for policy making
New research project investigates impact of menopause and access to HRT on women’s lives
New Nuffield Foundation project with UCL looks at menopause care and impact on women from different socioeconomic backgrounds
