Cradle to Grave

Andrew Harrop on UK social policy from the cradle to the grave, looking at work, money and public services.

By Andrew Harrop

Four Questions

In this chapter for a new Fabian Society pamphlet, I propose answers to the four thorny issues facing the funding of adult social care in England

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Published on: Jun 19 • Andrew Harrop

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What people want from pension reform

Ahead of the Pensions Commission's first report, polling shows the public prioritise broader pension coverage and higher employer contributions.

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Published on: Apr 29 • Andrew Harrop

Ready or not?

The State Pension Age starts to rise today. My research published last week shows that most people affected by the change know it is coming, but some…

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Published on: Apr 6 • Andrew Harrop

Good neighbours?

Will new policies enable the NHS and local authorities to build integrated neighbourhood health and care services?

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Published on: Mar 25 • Andrew Harrop

Pension pain

I've just completed research showing who isn't saving for a pension - and who isn't saving enough.

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Published on: Mar 19 • Andrew Harrop

Small business, big risk

My research for the ABI shows how hundreds of thousands of UK small businesses are going without insurance for the risks they face.

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Published on: Jan 29 • Andrew Harrop

Review of the year: Cradle to Grave in 2025

A look back at the key topics I posted on over the last 12 months - from poverty and welfare reform to social care, pensions and the big fiscal events.

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Published on: Dec 31, 2025 • Andrew Harrop

Ending the post code lottery in care?

Local social care spending across England does not reflect different levels of need - and reforms announced last week make only a slow start at putting…

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Published on: Dec 22, 2025 • Andrew Harrop