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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · 1d

Read the latest Safety Nets Blog here: www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202... @haylesben.bsky.social @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social

The growth gamble: Do we need to loosen the tie binding devolution with economic outcomes in England? - RSA Main

Earlier in 2025, the UK government announced a commitment to reduce spending on disability benefits by restructuring entitlements and eligibility to various health-related benefits. It claims through ...

www.regionalstudies.org

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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · 1d

While the Safety Nets team continue to unpick the importance of devolution for social security and the lives of people across the UK, our latest blog discusses devolved processes as more than economic strategies and the potential risk of tying devolution to economic growth:

The growth gamble: Do we need to loosen the tie binding devolution with economic outcomes in England? - RSA Main

Earlier in 2025, the UK government announced a commitment to reduce spending on disability benefits by restructuring entitlements and eligibility to various health-related benefits. It claims through ...

www.regionalstudies.org

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 12d

Gloria Odhi, a participant of Changing Realities, shared her story with the Scottish first minister with the hope of inspiring change.

I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials

www.bigissue.com

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Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent @citadvicecbg.bsky.social · Feb 14

Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent’s (CACBG) Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.

Find out more here citizensadvicecbg.org.uk/news/report-....

The impact sanctions have on welfare benefit recipients

Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent’s (CACBG) Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.

citizensadvicecbg.org.uk

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Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent @citadvicecbg.bsky.social · Feb 19

Have you read our report on the impact sanctions have on welfare benefit recipients?

Our Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the direct impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.

You can read both reports here ow.ly/vu0C50V2BAy

The impact sanctions have on welfare benefit recipients

Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent’s (CACBG) Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.

ow.ly

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Ben Baumberg Geiger @benbgeiger.bsky.social · 27d

Are out-of-work benefit claims at a record high? My new post open.substack.com/pub/inequali... , and also my take on More or Less this morning at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Are out-of-work benefit claims at a record high?

The official statistics are wildly misleading - I've now made some new estimates that show just how wrong they are

open.substack.com

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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · 26d

Beautiful video Emily of your absolutely gorgeous and cherished girl. So much love to you and your family x

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WISERD @wiserd-research.bsky.social · 26d

Gall #datganoli a #chymdeithassifil helpu i greu gwrth-naratif ar gyfer #ceiswyr lloches – Blogbost newydd WISERD gan @sionedps.bsky.social a Nivedita Narayan @prifysgolcdydd.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3K2hxrd

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WISERD @wiserd-research.bsky.social · 26d

#Devolution and #civilsociety could help to create a counter-narrative for #sanctuaryseekers – A new WISERD blog post by @sionedps.bsky.social and Nivedita Narayan @cardiffuni.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3VXvpW8

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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · Sep 9

This is really welcome and there are possible lessons to learn here from Social Security Scotland based on early Safety Nets findings @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social

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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · Sep 9

The committee recommends extending the period people are given to look for work from four weeks to three months.. to take a trauma informed and person centred approach amongst other things….

Big Issue @bigissue.com · Sep 9

A new report by the Work and Pensions Committee is calling on the government to go further with its plans to reform Jobcentres

Universal credit sanctions 'undermine' Jobcentre work support

www.bigissue.com

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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · Sep 9

This week is a 5 day strike at University of Edinburgh in response to management decisions and practices around £120m cuts & UCU’s concerns around workloads, teaching, and research quality.

Pink and purple circular sticker saying “we’re at breaking point. UCU”

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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wow!

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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · Aug 31

She is so beautiful Emily thinking of you x

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Dr Uisce Jordan @uiscejordan.bsky.social · Aug 19

New blog from @ilonapin.bsky.social shares how government proposals and reforms to immigration policy mean we’re likely to see a growth, in poverty for children in immigrant families

blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

The Government’s immigration policies are increasing child poverty - British Politics and Policy at LSE

The government has committed to tackling poverty among all children, including those subject to the UK’s asylum and immigration system. But recent reforms and proposals to immigration policy mean that...

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Regional & Federal Studies @regfedst.bsky.social · Jul 25

📰What are the 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 in federalism, regionalism and territorial governance?
📌Don’t miss our editorial note 👉https://doi.org/10.1080/13597566.2025.2518752
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & M.Zulianello

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Davide Vampa @davidevampa.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you so much @haylesben.bsky.social :)

Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · Jul 28

Great to see that our excellent @ccc-research.bsky.social colleagues @davidevampa.bsky.social and Alan Convery have been awarded a RSE grant to explore Scottish Politics (specifically Reform Party): 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...

RSE awards over £724K to boost Scotland’s vibrant research sector

We are pleased to announce that 72 exceptional research projects were selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call.

rse.org.uk

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Davide Vampa @davidevampa.bsky.social · Jul 28

Back from annual leave to great news: our project on the rise of Reform UK in Scotland - co-led with A. Convery (and in collaboration with F. McMillan) has been awarded RSE funding. Starting Oct 2025, it explores Reform's breakthrough in Scotland in comparative perspective
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...

RSE awards over £724K to boost Scotland’s vibrant research sector

We are pleased to announce that 72 exceptional research projects were selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call.

rse.org.uk

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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · Jul 25

In this blog we outline how UK government changes to Jobcentre Plus might play out in Scotland where skills, careers, health, are devolved responsibilities. We also ask whether it's an opportunity for a more radical rethinking of what a job centre is for.

SPA Employment policy group @spaemploysocsec.bsky.social · Jul 25

New blog from group members @sionedps.bsky.social and @haylesben.bsky.social asking some questions about the potential future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland

Social Policy Association @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

📣 New blog: 'The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity?'

By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).

Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...

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SPA Employment policy group @spaemploysocsec.bsky.social · Jul 25

New blog from group members @sionedps.bsky.social and @haylesben.bsky.social asking some questions about the potential future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland

Social Policy Association @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

📣 New blog: 'The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity?'

By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).

Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...

Blog: The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity? - Social Policy Association

Dr Hayley Bennett (University of Edinburgh) and Dr Sioned Pearce (University of Cardiff) The UK Government’s labour market policy reforms have attracted attention and controversy [...]

social-policy.org.uk

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · Jul 25

New job alert 📢

We're hiring a Senior Policy Advisor for our Scotland office.

If you believe as passionately as we do that we can deliver a fairer Scotland free from poverty then this job could be for you. 🔽 1/3

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Social Policy Association @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

📣 New blog: 'The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity?'

By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).

Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...

Blog: The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity? - Social Policy Association

Dr Hayley Bennett (University of Edinburgh) and Dr Sioned Pearce (University of Cardiff) The UK Government’s labour market policy reforms have attracted attention and controversy [...]

social-policy.org.uk

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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · Jul 20

Looking forward to reading this 👍🏻

Mia Gray @mia-gray.bsky.social · May 21

Our new paper on "Place-based solidarity: Crisis, austerity and the devolution of responsibility"

authors: Coco Huggins and Mia Gray

is now available free online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Dr Sioned Pearce @sionedps.bsky.social · Jul 18

I’ve welled up!! So glad it’s summer. Thanks for flying the flag Ruth :)

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Resolution Foundation @resfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 16

"This is absolutely the time when we must work out how to do a social tariff and build the infrastructure now"

@mikebrewerecon.bsky.social explains why creating social tariffs can't wait until the next energy price spike 👇

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