Social tariffs and the cost of living - Assessing the case for social tariffs as a

Social tariffs and the cost of living | August 2023 Social Market Foundation supported and commissioned by Citizens Advice Context Social tariffs and the cost of living | August 2023 Social Market Foundation supported and commissioned by Citizens Advice ‘Essential’ covers a broad range of goods and services Some goods are essential for everyone, others for groups of people • For all of the items w. [...] Social tariffs and the cost of living | August 2023 Social Market Foundation supported and commissioned by Citizens Advice Assessing the case for social tariffs Social tariffs and the cost of living | August 2023 Social Market Foundation supported and commissioned by Citizens Advice Could social tariffs be a solution to ensure everyone can access essentials? Strategies to address the cost of livin. [...] Social tariffs and the cost of living | August 2023 Social Market Foundation supported and commissioned by Citizens Advice Examples of social tariffs There are a number of social tariffs operating in different markets in the UK and abroad • In the UK, most social tariffs currently are administered by private companies on a voluntary basis: • In 2022, DCMS and Ofcom encouraged all broadband provide. [...] Social tariffs and the cost of living | August 2023 Social Market Foundation supported and commissioned by Citizens Advice Next steps Social tariffs and the cost of living | August 2023 Social Market Foundation supported and commissioned by Citizens Advice Designing new interventions The final stage of this project • This publication has assessed the need for more intervention on the cost of livin. [...] Social tariffs and the cost of living | August 2023 Social Market Foundation supported and commissioned by Citizens Advice Social tariffs and the cost of living Overview The rationale for this research Research methods Research Questions Summary: the economic context Summary: markets for essential items Summary: effectiveness of current support Context ‘Essential’ covers a broad range of goods and.