New Rowntree report highlights the ‘left behind’
Analysis by JRF indicates many people in deprived areas are being 'left behind'
A new report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) shows that people living in thousands of deprived areas, particularly in cities, are disconnected from the jobs on offer and often lack the skills to take up available roles.
The analysis argues that many have been ‘left behind’ and are unable to share in the country’s record employment levels. It suggests that improving the skills of people living in poverty could boost the treasury by £4 billion by 2020.
Josh Stott, head of cities at JRF, explained: ‘Our research shows how rising employment alone will not tackle entrenched pockets of deprivation. To make Britain work for all, we need to connect growth to deprived neighbourhoods, and an industrial strategy which provides skills that business needs.’
Alasdair Rae from the University of Sheffield, who was author of the report said: Some areas face a kind of “double disadvantage” in that they are not very well connected to local jobs and also not well connected to their local housing market.
‘The challenge now is, therefore, to find ways to ensure that economic growth is more inclusive and that no neighbourhood is left behind.’
You need to login to read subscriber-only content and/or comment on articles.