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What's really happening to people’s living standards across Britain – and what can we do to lift them? High Resolution cuts through the noise with sharp analysis and insightful guests. We’ll be exploring the economic debates that actually matter to you - from work, wages and wealth to housing affordability and decisions on tax, benefits and public services.

High Resolution is a podcast from the Resolution Foundation, an independent think-tank dedicated to lifting living standards in the UK. You can find more information about the Resolution Foundation, including the latest analysis, on our website: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/

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