bristolpoverty.bsky.social
We regret to inform you that The Bristol Poverty Institute (BPI) at the University of Bristol has now closed. For the latest information please visit - bristol.ac.uk/poverty-institute
👤 Joined on 12 December 2024
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@bristolpoverty.bsky.social📣 New research, by @louisemurphy.bsky.social and Gregory Thwaites, published this morning 📣 The spring’s benefit and employment support reforms will most likely increase the labour supply... but that increase is much smaller than the number of people affected by the cuts ⤵️ buff.ly/YzOXy6T
Show PostExtreme wealth isn’t accidental - it’s a product of a broken system that lets the super rich exploit resources, dodge taxes and control politics. We need to draw a line. The Extreme Wealth Line. 1/3
Show PostWe’re new to @bsky.app! We are a team of six universities, two policy partners @cpaguk.bsky.social & @resfoundation.bsky.social and are also working closely with our Experts by Experience panel, who bring vital experience of the social security system across all four countries of the UK.
Show PostReported cuts to disability support risk undermining wider government efforts to reduce child poverty: - 870,000 children live in families receiving PIP - 290,000 of these children are already in poverty More here: cpag.org.uk/news/cuts-di...
Show PostFinally got my hands on a paper copy of my first publication! 🤩 Our chapter explores the causes and consequences of menstrual restrictions, including chhaupadi, in one district of Nepal, highlighting reasons for policy non-compliance. Available online ➡️ www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...
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