Rumours swirling that Government may try to avoid fully scrapping 2 child limit by changing it to a 3 child limit, only lifting it for some groups or giving lower support to 3rd and subsequent children. Helpfully @resfoundation.bsky.social already crunched the numbers, finding that...1/4

There's no point publishing a child poverty strategy that doesn't include lifting the 2 child limit. It's the single biggest driver of child poverty, which will continue to rise as long as it's in place. All the other good stuff can't counter such a strong driver.

People are falling short of what they need for a minimum socially acceptable standard of living – even when working. New research by @drjulietstone.bsky.social for @crsp-uk.bsky.social & @jrf-uk.bsky.social reported here in the @bigissue.com 👇 bit.ly/3I19Dxz Original press release: bit.ly/41OszX3

Our latest @crsp-uk.bsky.social report for @jrf-uk.bsky.social, out today, paints a stark picture for households on low-to-middle incomes, for whom benefits and earnings still leave them far short of a minimum living standard. Hear more from @mattpadley.bsky.social below.

Delighted to give evidence to Work and Pensions Committee on pensioner poverty. Report says "retirement should be dignified and not a struggle at the poverty line." @jrf-uk.bsky.social and @crsp-uk.bsky.social's Minimum Income Standard measures this. What do the stats show? It's not good news (1/4).

Great video from our friends @savechildrenuk.bsky.social The government must scrap the two-child limit.

Are there countries around the world who are doing better than the UK at supporting their residents through social security? Well... yes. @pollardtom.bsky.social on TalkTV

Word of the day is ‘forwallowed’ (15th century): extremely weary from tossing and turning all night.

Really sad news. Such an important organisation and funder. And as importantly, such a lovely team to work with. Gutted for everyone affected by this.

I’m observing with concern how displaying even the slightest critical stance towards wide AI adoption in academia is being labelled as being ‘in denial’ and by backwardness.

Childhood immunisations are one of the most powerful and effective public health interventions of all time. We used to take them from granted but not anymore. Conspiracy theory, wars, poverty and systems collapse put them at risk. We must keep shouting about their importance.

Together with @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social and Nuffield Foundation, we've developed a single Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS) -a benchmark on what households need to be digitally included. Find out what the MDLS for UK households is in 2025 here tinyurl.com/3aw2d2mv

Now final panel discussion led by @patrickjbutler.bsky.social including @ferrinfo.bsky.social and @drjulietstone.bsky.social reflecting on discussions of a fascinating and thought provoking day. Despite the challenges, we're still trying to find solutions #nawra50 @nawra.bsky.social

Really pleased to be invited to speak at the National Association of Welfare Rights Advisors Summit in Stockport today - discussing the value of advice and the costs of non-uptake of benefits @nawra.bsky.social

Loughborough's @drjulietstone.bsky.social has spoken to @thetimes.com about the cost of raising kids. Read more: 👇 bit.ly/4cq1c9X

The impact assessment on the #SpringStatement has confirmed that 50,000 more children will be pushed into poverty as a result of these measures & 250,000 working age adults as a result of the social security changes. How can making people poorer & sicker help people into work & grow the economy?

Parents are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain a minimum, socially acceptable standard of living. @crsp-uk.bsky.social research highlited in the Times today tinyurl.com/582zezsy

There are elements of what was announced today - investment in employment support, the 'right to try' - that, along with last year's White Paper could have been a transformational agenda But crude, short-term cuts driven by HMT/No.10 will fundamentally undermine this... 🧵

We need to do better in supporting those who need it most. The low levels of statutory sick pay don’t support people adequately. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

⏰ | NEW REPORT: No child should grow up in hardship due to their parents’ immigration status, but nearly half of children in the UK with parents born abroad are living in poverty. @amreenqureshi.bsky.social and @marleymorris.bsky.social explore the solutions 👇

New report: The Government has promised "an ambitious strategy to reduce child poverty", due in Spring, but what will it take to achieve a meaningful reduction? www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications... (1/n)

Today we launched a new report exploring how a Minimum Income Guarantee could be piloted for unpaid carers in Scotland. If this progresses, it could be transformational for many carers in Scotland. Read and download the full report here: www.carersuk.org/media/4gkfv3...

24 million people in the UK are living below socially acceptable standards, according to a new report out today. Research carried out by @crsp-uk.bsky.social for @jrf-uk.bsky.social Read more: 👇 bit.ly/3QqiFow

More people than ever are falling below an adequate standard of living. The latest Households Below Minimum Income Standard (MIS) report by CRSP at @lborouniversity.bsky.social reveals a stark reality 🔽 1/4

Real honour to chair today's @mariecurieuk.bsky.social #MCResearch2025 conference session on poverty at end of life. Sobering new research: - Numbers dying in poverty rose to 110,000 in 2023. - Risk of dying in poverty far higher for working age, but also now rising for pensioners. 1/4

Always shocked by the number of people dying in poverty in the UK - 111,000 in 2023, up from 90,000 in 2019 - higher risk for working age people, women, black minorities, North East, Wales @drjulietstone.bsky.social @helenbarnard.bsky.social @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social #MCResearch2025 bit.ly/42UPfpK

Excellent piece by Heather Stewart on what the government's child poverty strategy needs to include www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Pleased to have contributed to this report out today. Among ~180,000 co-resident end-of-life carers in the UK, 15% are living in poverty (22% after bereavement). Shows we urgently need policy changes such as paid carer's leave, and extending carer's allowance post-bereavement. tinyurl.com/nnfrnuk2

📺 Thank you to Alexis for sharing her shocking story on #SkyNews following caring for her mum for nine years. 📝 Our new report shows that up to three quarters of a million people across the UK provide unpaid care to terminally ill loved ones, and 15% are living in poverty.

The proportion of families with children in poverty who are in work has increased over recent decades. Since 2000, the fraction of families in poverty where the adults are doing no paid work has fallen from 51 per cent to 30 per cent. Read more: https://buff.ly/4iZATds

📊#IFSSatStat: The share of young adults living with their parents in the UK has increased since 2006, especially for those in their mid-to-late twenties. 43% of 25-year-olds were living with their parents in 2023–24, up from 29% in 2006–07. Our report: https://buff.ly/3WeRJLB

This is excellent knowchildpoverty.substack.com/p/the-brutal...

Yesterday I spoke to BBC Scotland about Scottish Government’s plans for two child limit ✅ It’s right to take action to end this unjust policy 📈Investment in Social Security is good news for all of us ⚖️ Urgency & ambition needed as UK Govt review universal credit: we need just & compassionate system

We published a paper yesterday on ageing and how this varies in different parts of the country (it varies a lot!). The author, Charlie, dropped his pen and promptly headed off for a four month break so here are some findings. www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...

Buses, with over 3 billion trips in England annually, are so important for local communities and national success 🚍 Read about our new analysis of the stark impact of bus cuts in @the-independent.com ⤵️ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/peop...

It's disappointing that the government are watering down the future homes standard. Building new homes should go hand in hand with our climate goals to keep energy bills down and protect the planet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The proportion of families with children in poverty who are in work has increased over recent decades. Since 2000, the fraction of families in poverty where the adults are doing no paid work has fallen from 51 per cent to 30 per cent. Read more: https://buff.ly/4iZATds