Lower-income families face 137-year wait for living standards to double, says UK thinktank

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom KnowlesFebruary 10, 2026 at 01:01 AM

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A recent report by the Resolution Foundation in the UK reveals that it would take 137 years for lower-income families to double their living standards at the current rate. This projection is based on two decades of stagnant disposable income for poorer households. The thinktank attributes this stagnation to weak pay growth, which has created a sense of unease across the country. The Resolution Foundation warns that this prolonged period of slow economic progress could lead to further political disruption in the UK. The report highlights the significant challenges faced by lower-income families in achieving improved living standards.

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United Kingdom 80% Resolution Foundation ×290%

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living standards 90% lower-income families 80% pay growth 70% disposable incomes 60% political unease 60% resolution foundation 50% economic stagnation 50% uk 40%