Katie Schmuecker

katieschmuecker.bsky.social

19 October 2026 10:47

More newspaper headlines calling for cuts to benefits for sick and disabled young people. But social security is part of the help and support young people need to get back into earning and learning. The barriers lay elsewhere. A short 🧵

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

15 October 2026 13:13

📊 The hit to growth from the rising insecurity caused by the cost-of-living crisis is five times greater than the benefits of a third runway at Heathrow, and larger than the 2024 boost to capital investment to GDP by 2029/30. Read more in our briefing here: www.jrf.org.uk/work/the-hid...

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

15 October 2026 13:13

🔒 We know that when you feel secure, you feel: - More able to take more risks in the labour market - More able to apply for that new job that better suits your skills. Labour market dynamism has decreased since the financial crisis - but making people more secure could help reverse this trend.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

15 October 2026 13:13

When people’s partners lose their job, it is not surprising this increases insecurity. What is striking is that this insecurity goes on to cause a 12% reduction in the wages of the partner who remains in work. Read more in our latest Comment piece: www.jrf.org.uk/income-savin...

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

15 October 2026 13:13

It’s hard to focus on your job when you’re worrying about keeping a roof over your head or other essentials. 🔎 The economic growth debate is missing something: financial security. Helping people build a safety net is good for them, as @chrisbelfield.bsky.social explains here 👇