Emer Sheehy
@emerdemeza.bsky.social
Working on living standards at Citizens Advice
Last night, the Renters Rights Act finally became law.
This is excellent news for private renters, who for too long have been stuck struggling with insecure, unaffordable, and poor quality housing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is excellent news for private renters, who for too long have been stuck struggling with insecure, unaffordable, and poor quality housing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you
Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing?
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Last night, the Renters Rights Act finally became law.
This is excellent news for private renters, who for too long have been stuck struggling with insecure, unaffordable, and poor quality housing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is excellent news for private renters, who for too long have been stuck struggling with insecure, unaffordable, and poor quality housing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🚨 Our new investigation out today reveals how thousands of people who've taken their bosses to employment tribunals & won, never got paid, even after they approached the government for help.
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Thousands of rogue bosses get away with not paying tribunal awards
The government scheme ‘enforcing’ money owed to workers has been unsuccessful in a staggering three-quarters of cases
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🚨 Our new investigation out today reveals how thousands of people who've taken their bosses to employment tribunals & won, never got paid, even after they approached the government for help.
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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Please please stop calling it the “two child benefit cap”. There is no such thing :
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📣📣There is no such thing as the “two child benefit cap” !!!
Lots of discussion at the moment about what Labour will do to reduce child poverty. That’s great. It’s of such fundamental importance… | L...
📣📣There is no such thing as the “two child benefit cap” !!!
Lots of discussion at the moment about what Labour will do to reduce child poverty. That’s great. It’s of such fundamental importance that...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Please please stop calling it the “two child benefit cap”. There is no such thing :
www.linkedin.com/posts/laura-...
www.linkedin.com/posts/laura-...
More bad news for families we help @citizensadvice.bsky.social - the cost of their food shop still rising after years of spiralling prices. With half the people we help with debt already in a negative budget, even small rises push people closer to crisis
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices
Annual July rate all but rules out possibility of a further Bank of England interest rate cut this year
Inflation rose again last month, to 3.8%, amid higher food and fuel prices, adding to fears that the Bank of England will delay further interest rate cuts.
Figures showed the annual rate as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) climbed from June’s 3.6% figure, sitting above the central bank’s 2% target for the 10th consecutive month. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
More bad news for families we help @citizensadvice.bsky.social - the cost of their food shop still rising after years of spiralling prices. With half the people we help with debt already in a negative budget, even small rises push people closer to crisis
Headlines will be grabbed today by pressure on the government's economic strategy, but what these figures really show is that pressure on households never lets up.
The cost of living crisis is not over. In last year we've helped 25k people with crisis support and food banks.
The cost of living crisis is not over. In last year we've helped 25k people with crisis support and food banks.
UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% driven by food and fuel prices
UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% driven by food and fuel prices
Annual increase in June follows two months of negative growth and with speculation mounting over tax rises
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Headlines will be grabbed today by pressure on the government's economic strategy, but what these figures really show is that pressure on households never lets up.
The cost of living crisis is not over. In last year we've helped 25k people with crisis support and food banks.
The cost of living crisis is not over. In last year we've helped 25k people with crisis support and food banks.
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New paper from Citizens Advice on how to deliver tangible growth - which puts money in people’s pockets - in consumer markets.
TLDR: Consumer confidence is key & slashing hard won consumer protections without adequate safeguards isn’t the answer.
TLDR: Consumer confidence is key & slashing hard won consumer protections without adequate safeguards isn’t the answer.
How to deliver tangible growth in consumer markets
UK households need tangible economic growth which puts money in their pocket. Consumer confidence is critical - cutting consumer protection is not the answer
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
New paper from Citizens Advice on how to deliver tangible growth - which puts money in people’s pockets - in consumer markets.
TLDR: Consumer confidence is key & slashing hard won consumer protections without adequate safeguards isn’t the answer.
TLDR: Consumer confidence is key & slashing hard won consumer protections without adequate safeguards isn’t the answer.
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If the UCPIP Bill becomes law it will cut PIP for over 400k disabled people & UC for over 700k people who are disabled or have a long-term health condition by 2030. Government’s own impact assessment says the cuts will plunge 150k people into poverty by the end of this Parliament
July 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
If the UCPIP Bill becomes law it will cut PIP for over 400k disabled people & UC for over 700k people who are disabled or have a long-term health condition by 2030. Government’s own impact assessment says the cuts will plunge 150k people into poverty by the end of this Parliament
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If the UCPIP Bill passes, the arbitrary 4 point rule will be enshrined in law. It will prevent the Timms Review from being genuine co-production with disabled people.
Citizens Advice is urging MPs to vote for their constituents & against the Bill tday.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/these-are-no...
Citizens Advice is urging MPs to vote for their constituents & against the Bill tday.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/these-are-no...
These are not reforms
Written by Laura Hutchinson and Tom MacInnes
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 7:49 AM
If the UCPIP Bill passes, the arbitrary 4 point rule will be enshrined in law. It will prevent the Timms Review from being genuine co-production with disabled people.
Citizens Advice is urging MPs to vote for their constituents & against the Bill tday.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/these-are-no...
Citizens Advice is urging MPs to vote for their constituents & against the Bill tday.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/these-are-no...
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Exempting current claimants from harmful cuts does not mean profound harm will not be inflicted as result of UCPIP bill.
Citizens Advice is urging MPs to vote against the bill. These are not reforms. They are cuts to people who can least afford it.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/these-are-no...
Citizens Advice is urging MPs to vote against the bill. These are not reforms. They are cuts to people who can least afford it.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/these-are-no...
These are not reforms
Written by Laura Hutchinson and Tom MacInnes
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk
June 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Exempting current claimants from harmful cuts does not mean profound harm will not be inflicted as result of UCPIP bill.
Citizens Advice is urging MPs to vote against the bill. These are not reforms. They are cuts to people who can least afford it.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/these-are-no...
Citizens Advice is urging MPs to vote against the bill. These are not reforms. They are cuts to people who can least afford it.
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/these-are-no...
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After all the rumours we now know what's in the amendment. From November next year, new claimants who need help to cut up food, dress, wash, or use the toilet would be denied the lifeline that PIP provides. For young disabled people and people who become disabled in the future, it is utterly bleak
June 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
After all the rumours we now know what's in the amendment. From November next year, new claimants who need help to cut up food, dress, wash, or use the toilet would be denied the lifeline that PIP provides. For young disabled people and people who become disabled in the future, it is utterly bleak
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Just spoke to @timesradio with a bit of myth busting on PIP and response to rebel deal.
Yes, big concessions from govt for current claimants but this is a political fix that creates unequal policy.
All it takes is illness or life event for any of us to need PIP. People will have less.
Yes, big concessions from govt for current claimants but this is a political fix that creates unequal policy.
All it takes is illness or life event for any of us to need PIP. People will have less.
June 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Just spoke to @timesradio with a bit of myth busting on PIP and response to rebel deal.
Yes, big concessions from govt for current claimants but this is a political fix that creates unequal policy.
All it takes is illness or life event for any of us to need PIP. People will have less.
Yes, big concessions from govt for current claimants but this is a political fix that creates unequal policy.
All it takes is illness or life event for any of us to need PIP. People will have less.
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How will the proposed disability benefit cuts impact disabled people? Today we’re sharing the story of one of the people we’ve helped: Anita*.
The cuts could mean she loses over £8k per year (43% of her income)❗
New blog out now: medium.com/p/1ab8959922a1
The cuts could mean she loses over £8k per year (43% of her income)❗
New blog out now: medium.com/p/1ab8959922a1
Anita’s story
How cuts to disability benefits could impact millions
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
How will the proposed disability benefit cuts impact disabled people? Today we’re sharing the story of one of the people we’ve helped: Anita*.
The cuts could mean she loses over £8k per year (43% of her income)❗
New blog out now: medium.com/p/1ab8959922a1
The cuts could mean she loses over £8k per year (43% of her income)❗
New blog out now: medium.com/p/1ab8959922a1
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The new government has committed to reducing health inequalities. At Citizens Advice, we have a unique insight into many of the different factors that can shape people’s health. So it’s exciting to be leading a new project, funded by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, to study this important topic.
April 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The new government has committed to reducing health inequalities. At Citizens Advice, we have a unique insight into many of the different factors that can shape people’s health. So it’s exciting to be leading a new project, funded by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, to study this important topic.
Good to speak to @theipaper.com last week about the impact of disability benefit reform
We're still to see the full impact - should be clearer after tomorrow - but a huge risk that govt undermines its own aims on things like child poverty with these cuts
inews.co.uk/news/how-ben...
We're still to see the full impact - should be clearer after tomorrow - but a huge risk that govt undermines its own aims on things like child poverty with these cuts
inews.co.uk/news/how-ben...
How benefits cuts could push thousands of children into poverty
Charities warn millions of families were already 'living on a knife-edge' before sweeping Government reforms to welfare
inews.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Good to speak to @theipaper.com last week about the impact of disability benefit reform
We're still to see the full impact - should be clearer after tomorrow - but a huge risk that govt undermines its own aims on things like child poverty with these cuts
inews.co.uk/news/how-ben...
We're still to see the full impact - should be clearer after tomorrow - but a huge risk that govt undermines its own aims on things like child poverty with these cuts
inews.co.uk/news/how-ben...
This week marks 5 years since the first Covid restrictions came in. Yesterday's news on disability benefits just adds to the sense that these years have been pretty relentless for people we help.
Some quick takeaways from our latest research into how people's lives - and budgets - have changed:
Some quick takeaways from our latest research into how people's lives - and budgets - have changed:
March 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
This week marks 5 years since the first Covid restrictions came in. Yesterday's news on disability benefits just adds to the sense that these years have been pretty relentless for people we help.
Some quick takeaways from our latest research into how people's lives - and budgets - have changed:
Some quick takeaways from our latest research into how people's lives - and budgets - have changed:
Even before today's announcements, disabled people were some of the least resilient to any shocks or changes to their finances.
Over 4 in 10 people receiving disability benefits are already struggling to afford their essentials every month, and 1 in 4 have avoided medical costs to pay other bills.
Over 4 in 10 people receiving disability benefits are already struggling to afford their essentials every month, and 1 in 4 have avoided medical costs to pay other bills.
Benefit cuts will push more people into poverty, warns Citizens Advice boss
Benefit cuts will push more people into poverty, warns Citizens Advice boss
Exclusive: Clare Moriarty hits out at Labour’s plan as ‘short-term action’ with ‘long-term consequences’ in rare intervention
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Even before today's announcements, disabled people were some of the least resilient to any shocks or changes to their finances.
Over 4 in 10 people receiving disability benefits are already struggling to afford their essentials every month, and 1 in 4 have avoided medical costs to pay other bills.
Over 4 in 10 people receiving disability benefits are already struggling to afford their essentials every month, and 1 in 4 have avoided medical costs to pay other bills.
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"We're really concerned about the effects. The Govt has talked about how it wants to boost living standards and tackle child poverty, but you can't do that while slashing support for those who need it most"
- Citizens Advice CEO Dame Clare Moriarty on BBC World at One
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
- Citizens Advice CEO Dame Clare Moriarty on BBC World at One
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"We're really concerned about the effects. The Govt has talked about how it wants to boost living standards and tackle child poverty, but you can't do that while slashing support for those who need it most"
- Citizens Advice CEO Dame Clare Moriarty on BBC World at One
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
- Citizens Advice CEO Dame Clare Moriarty on BBC World at One
@citizensadvice.bsky.social
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Looking ahead to the disability benefits green paper, this essay for @citizensadvice.bsky.social makes the case for a system focused on improving health outcomes.
Co-authors @maddyirose.bsky.social, @victoria-anns.bsky.social & Simon Collerton
We challenge the 5 big falsehoods underpinning cuts…🧵
Co-authors @maddyirose.bsky.social, @victoria-anns.bsky.social & Simon Collerton
We challenge the 5 big falsehoods underpinning cuts…🧵
March 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Looking ahead to the disability benefits green paper, this essay for @citizensadvice.bsky.social makes the case for a system focused on improving health outcomes.
Co-authors @maddyirose.bsky.social, @victoria-anns.bsky.social & Simon Collerton
We challenge the 5 big falsehoods underpinning cuts…🧵
Co-authors @maddyirose.bsky.social, @victoria-anns.bsky.social & Simon Collerton
We challenge the 5 big falsehoods underpinning cuts…🧵