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Incredible to brag about the modest rise in the Universal Credit standard allowance without even hinting at the *huge* cut - nearly 50% - to Universal Credit's disability element from this April www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s new welfare changes are practical and compassionate – so why not loudly say so? | Polly Toynbee
Universal credit to rise faster than inflation, benefit hurdles eased, extra help for children and young people … I bet you had no idea, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Incredible to brag about the modest rise in the Universal Credit standard allowance without even hinting at the *huge* cut - nearly 50% - to Universal Credit's disability element from this April www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Kyiv residents share photos and videos on social media showing their freezing apartments and how they are trying to keep warm.
January 29, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Kyiv residents share photos and videos on social media showing their freezing apartments and how they are trying to keep warm.
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The general sense of the news reports from the United States is that the federal government has realised it has gone too far too soon in being filmed freely killing civilians in the streets.
Public opinion is just not ready for that yet.
Public opinion is just not ready for that yet.
January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The general sense of the news reports from the United States is that the federal government has realised it has gone too far too soon in being filmed freely killing civilians in the streets.
Public opinion is just not ready for that yet.
Public opinion is just not ready for that yet.
Government proposals weaken rather than strengthen contributory unemployment benefits for disabled people by Craig Berry wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/government-p...
Government proposals weaken rather than strengthen contributory unemployment benefits for disabled…
The government’s proposals for a new contributory unemployment benefit — known as Unemployment Insurance — were almost overlooked when the…
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January 29, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Government proposals weaken rather than strengthen contributory unemployment benefits for disabled people by Craig Berry wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/government-p...
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Poverty is deepening.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
January 27, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Poverty is deepening.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
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Please please vaccinate your child against measles.
This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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January 26, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Please please vaccinate your child against measles.
This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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NEW: Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK, shocking the many people who were sure that she had already.
January 26, 2026 at 12:20 PM
NEW: Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK, shocking the many people who were sure that she had already.
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Most households currently subject to the two-child limit have at least one adult in work.
Of the minority of households not in work, more than nine-in-ten have a child under three or a disabled family member with additional care needs, making any return to the labour market challenging.
Of the minority of households not in work, more than nine-in-ten have a child under three or a disabled family member with additional care needs, making any return to the labour market challenging.
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Most households currently subject to the two-child limit have at least one adult in work.
Of the minority of households not in work, more than nine-in-ten have a child under three or a disabled family member with additional care needs, making any return to the labour market challenging.
Of the minority of households not in work, more than nine-in-ten have a child under three or a disabled family member with additional care needs, making any return to the labour market challenging.
Monsters
And their enablers are accessories to murder
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January 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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As we bear witness to what is happening in Minneapolis, remember that those who are documenting it -- citizens and journalists alike -- are showing true bravery and moral courage. This documentation will matter one day, mark my words. asharangappa.substack.com/p/the-power-...
The Power of Being Watched
Why hitting the "record" button is an act of moral courage.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:04 PM
As we bear witness to what is happening in Minneapolis, remember that those who are documenting it -- citizens and journalists alike -- are showing true bravery and moral courage. This documentation will matter one day, mark my words. asharangappa.substack.com/p/the-power-...
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The official policy of the government of the United States of America is that they will murder anyone they want, that they will tell any lie necessary to justify that murder, and that no one who resists them has any rights they are bound to respect.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The official policy of the government of the United States of America is that they will murder anyone they want, that they will tell any lie necessary to justify that murder, and that no one who resists them has any rights they are bound to respect.
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By who? Who shot the person dead? You saw the video. We all know a federal agent shot a man dead who was prone on the ground. Also, it's not "according to officials." It's according to verified video seen with your eyes. Not saying what anyone can obviously see with their eyes is a form of lying.
January 24, 2026 at 6:28 PM
By who? Who shot the person dead? You saw the video. We all know a federal agent shot a man dead who was prone on the ground. Also, it's not "according to officials." It's according to verified video seen with your eyes. Not saying what anyone can obviously see with their eyes is a form of lying.
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Former New Labour guy Alan Milburn here in today's Times. Joins Farage in citing 'SEND diagnoses' which don't actually exist. Would love to see data on the bigger claim. Anyway, this is how "overdiagnosis" is being woven through govt policy. Getting support at school = on the fast-track to the dole
January 24, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Former New Labour guy Alan Milburn here in today's Times. Joins Farage in citing 'SEND diagnoses' which don't actually exist. Would love to see data on the bigger claim. Anyway, this is how "overdiagnosis" is being woven through govt policy. Getting support at school = on the fast-track to the dole
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Three errors here. First, in confusing some kind of SEND classification (20%) with EHCPs (5.5%).
Secondly in assuming it gives automatic right to DLA. Though there is a strong ECHP/DLA overlap.
Third in assuming that those moving to DLA to PIP never work (it's not an out of work benefit).
Secondly in assuming it gives automatic right to DLA. Though there is a strong ECHP/DLA overlap.
Third in assuming that those moving to DLA to PIP never work (it's not an out of work benefit).
"1 in 5 pupils are getting a SEND diagnosis..the vast majority then trip into the benefit system because they get child disability allowance allowance.'
This is completely false from Milburn. He's supposed to be reviewing this issue and he's just making things up. Inexcusable.
This is completely false from Milburn. He's supposed to be reviewing this issue and he's just making things up. Inexcusable.
January 24, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Three errors here. First, in confusing some kind of SEND classification (20%) with EHCPs (5.5%).
Secondly in assuming it gives automatic right to DLA. Though there is a strong ECHP/DLA overlap.
Third in assuming that those moving to DLA to PIP never work (it's not an out of work benefit).
Secondly in assuming it gives automatic right to DLA. Though there is a strong ECHP/DLA overlap.
Third in assuming that those moving to DLA to PIP never work (it's not an out of work benefit).
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French authorities ban entry of British far right activists
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
French authorities ban British far-right activists from gathering at weekend
Nord and Pas-de-Calais prefecture aims to stop anti-migrant groups travelling for ‘Operation Overlord’ protest
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:38 PM
French authorities ban entry of British far right activists
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Unemployment Insurance is a new benefit merging new style JSA and ESA. Much to commend eg higher payments compared to JSA.
But for disabled people, this could end long-term support without even offering the same short-term gain. While other disability benefits are cut too.
Not a great start!
But for disabled people, this could end long-term support without even offering the same short-term gain. While other disability benefits are cut too.
Not a great start!
The government wants to enhance contributory unemployment benefits - we’re good with that
Contribution-based benefits can help the legitimacy of the welfare state. There is a catch though…
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publi...
Contribution-based benefits can help the legitimacy of the welfare state. There is a catch though…
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publi...
January 23, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Unemployment Insurance is a new benefit merging new style JSA and ESA. Much to commend eg higher payments compared to JSA.
But for disabled people, this could end long-term support without even offering the same short-term gain. While other disability benefits are cut too.
Not a great start!
But for disabled people, this could end long-term support without even offering the same short-term gain. While other disability benefits are cut too.
Not a great start!
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NEW: Planned welfare reform could see big benefit cuts for disabled people who can't work, Citizens Advice has warned
The government wants to replace long-term ESA disability benefits with a new, much more time-limited benefit called Unemployment Insurance (UI) www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
The government wants to replace long-term ESA disability benefits with a new, much more time-limited benefit called Unemployment Insurance (UI) www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work
Long-term claimants of employment and support allowance could be moved over to a new, time-limited disability benefit – equating to cuts.
www.bigissue.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:38 AM
NEW: Planned welfare reform could see big benefit cuts for disabled people who can't work, Citizens Advice has warned
The government wants to replace long-term ESA disability benefits with a new, much more time-limited benefit called Unemployment Insurance (UI) www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
The government wants to replace long-term ESA disability benefits with a new, much more time-limited benefit called Unemployment Insurance (UI) www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
I still have vivid and enduring memories of planes bringing fallen British soldiers from Afghanistan to Brize Norton, about every second night
January 22, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I still have vivid and enduring memories of planes bringing fallen British soldiers from Afghanistan to Brize Norton, about every second night
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These changes have nothing to do with helping people. This is solely about making it impossible for people to claim social security benefits & thus will exacerbate their illnesses which will ultimately cost the state much more than the Govt thinks will be saved ....
which the government is planning to scrap – would
be unlikely to return to work if and when they lose their benefits.
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be unlikely to return to work if and when they lose their benefits.
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work
Long-term claimants of employment and support allowance could be moved over to a new, time-limited disability benefit – equating to cuts.
www.bigissue.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:21 PM
These changes have nothing to do with helping people. This is solely about making it impossible for people to claim social security benefits & thus will exacerbate their illnesses which will ultimately cost the state much more than the Govt thinks will be saved ....
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Long-term claimants of employment and support allowance could be moved over to a new, time-limited disability benefit – equating to cuts.
Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work
www.bigissue.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Long-term claimants of employment and support allowance could be moved over to a new, time-limited disability benefit – equating to cuts.
Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work
According to CAB, more than 80% of its advisers say that people currently eligible for the highest rate of the ‘new style’ employment and support allowance (ESA) –
According to CAB, more than 80% of its advisers say that people currently eligible for the highest rate of the ‘new style’ employment and support allowance (ESA) –
January 22, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work
According to CAB, more than 80% of its advisers say that people currently eligible for the highest rate of the ‘new style’ employment and support allowance (ESA) –
According to CAB, more than 80% of its advisers say that people currently eligible for the highest rate of the ‘new style’ employment and support allowance (ESA) –
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Our frontline evidence exposes the current reality of the labour market for many disabled people, who are routinely shut out of employment
Our research also offers early indications of where interventions could help address these issues
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Our research also offers early indications of where interventions could help address these issues
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January 21, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Our frontline evidence exposes the current reality of the labour market for many disabled people, who are routinely shut out of employment
Our research also offers early indications of where interventions could help address these issues
shorturl.at/l6YhB /4
Our research also offers early indications of where interventions could help address these issues
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The Equality Act should protect disabled people at work
But @citizensadvice.bsky.social supported 5,393 people with health-related job discrimination in 2025 - roughly one every 1.5 hours
Mine and @victoria-anns.bsky.social's new report digs into the barriers our disabled clients face at work /1
But @citizensadvice.bsky.social supported 5,393 people with health-related job discrimination in 2025 - roughly one every 1.5 hours
Mine and @victoria-anns.bsky.social's new report digs into the barriers our disabled clients face at work /1
January 21, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The Equality Act should protect disabled people at work
But @citizensadvice.bsky.social supported 5,393 people with health-related job discrimination in 2025 - roughly one every 1.5 hours
Mine and @victoria-anns.bsky.social's new report digs into the barriers our disabled clients face at work /1
But @citizensadvice.bsky.social supported 5,393 people with health-related job discrimination in 2025 - roughly one every 1.5 hours
Mine and @victoria-anns.bsky.social's new report digs into the barriers our disabled clients face at work /1
Disabled person challenges council tax increase after ESA to UC migration dpac.uk.net/2026/01/disa...
Disabled person challenges council tax increase after ESA to UC migration - DPAC
--- Article below taken from Leigh Day
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January 21, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Disabled person challenges council tax increase after ESA to UC migration dpac.uk.net/2026/01/disa...
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I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
January 21, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.