Iain Porter

iainkporter.bsky.social

22 September 2026 10:44

The first benefit cap stats have been published since the 2-child limit was scrapped. 165,000 families - containing over 370,000 children - are now hit by the benefit cap. That’s 50,000 more families than before. 1/4

Helen Barnard

helenbarnard.bsky.social

03 September 2026 15:01

Excellent blog from @trusselluk.bsky.social @lucybannister.bsky.social What's missing from debates about disability benefits & PIP: Failures in Universal Credit mean PIP is now a crucial part of poverty prevention as well as broader participation in society. 1/4 www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...

River

riverlorien.bsky.social

03 September 2026 12:28

'The standard allowance [of Universal Credit] now falls well short of essentials such as food, bills and toiletries.' 'The government acknowledged this is “contributing to hardship and destitution”. '...families receiving PIP already experience hunger at three times the rate of those who do not.'

Campaign for Disability Justice

campaignfdj.bsky.social

14 August 2026 10:00

There's one week left for Disabled people to apply for Governent workshops and redesign PIP. Find out more and apply: www.campaignfordisabilityjustice.org.uk/timms_review...

Iain Porter

iainkporter.bsky.social

21 July 2026 08:32

Andy Burnham described “the fair and sustainable way to bring the welfare bill down" in his 1st speech as prime minister today. New @jrf-uk.bsky.social analysis shows why tackling underlying problems with jobs, health & housing, not “crude cuts”, would be a popular & lasting approach. 1/10