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New research shows that unemployment increases the risk of separation and that partnerships are equally affected by men and women's unemployment.
As furlough ends in the UK, new research looks at the impact it had on household spending and on financial distress.
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Likely to grow dramatically compared to other income
The Office for National Statistics has found that children in Asian households are 2.5 times more likely to live in a household which earns £12k or less before bills.
Understanding Society has launched its tenth Insights report, celebrating 10 waves of data
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Furlough protects wellbeing for people in insecure jobs
A new report suggests there has been a large increase in the proportion of people living in deep poverty (that is, more than 50% below the poverty line) and they are being significantly impacted by COVID-19.
New data released today by Understanding Society shows that earnings have fallen for households across the UK, but particularly for the lowest earners, and with severe losses for single parents.
We've expanded and refreshed the User Guide for the Understanding Society main survey.
The Economic and Social Research Council has announced new support for Understanding Society, taking data collection for the Study up to the end of 2025.
Understanding Society is launching a new survey to look specifically at the impact of coronavirus.
Important information for participants on Understanding Society interviews during the coronavirus outbreak
A new report from the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), produced in collaboration with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Understanding Society, reveals that inequalities between families and between generations are increasingly embedded in society.
New research has found that parents experience ‘temporary depression’ when an adult child returns home but recover their levels of wellbeing in the subsequent year.
The latest Wave of Understanding Society has been released and is available to researchers via the UK Data Service.
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