Understanding Structural Inequalities: is Britain’s inequality gap widening?

The UCL Grand Challenges collaborated with the Resolution Foundation to explore societal structural inequalities, and how policies might address them.

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Objective and approach:

In 2019, the project 'Exploring Inequalities' aimed to break down silos in the broad area of 'inequality.' It sought to create a joined-up approach to policy making.

The project team worked with over 50 partners. This included local and national governments, charities, and community groups. In nine months, the team held six roundtables and many expert interviews. They focused on four key areas: education, employment, health, and housing.

The project continues to review the UK's progress in improving structural inequalities.

Policy impact

Report cited in the House of Lords debate on 'Income Equality and Sustainability' by Lord Bilimoria.
The team continues to be invited to discuss their findings. It includes the Government Equalities Office, the CBI, and Greater Manchester's Combined Authority. They spoke on "Why Intersectionality is Key to Tackling Inequality" at the UK Communities Foundation AGM in Glasgow.
Webinar for the Whitehall and Industry Group.
The CBI referenced the report in its 2020 London manifesto.
In October 2020, project leads gave a UCL Lunch Hour Lecture.
Formation of the Structural Inequalities Alliance.

Press coverage

Publications and videos

2019 Structural Unsound Report - Exploring inequalities:Igniting reserach to better inform UK policy (pdf)
2024 Structurally Unsound Five Years On (pdf)
Watch 2019 report launch event
Watch 2024 Structurally Unsound: social inequalities in the mid-2020s or listen to the podcast.

Reflections and next steps

The work has forged networks and relationships that didn’t before exist. We look forward to discussing where to go next.

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Understanding Structural Inequalities: is Britain’s inequality gap widening?

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Reflections and next steps

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