Review of UK Material Deprivation Measures

Summary

The UK Department for Work and Pensions commissioned a review of its material deprivation measures, prompted by recommendations to ensure these reflect contemporary necessities and enable cross-group comparisons. The review, conducted by LSE, involved qualitative research, evidence review, and testing new questions within the Family Resources Survey. The project is completed, with revised measures and new questions implemented in the FRS 2023/24, improving the measurement of living standards.

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