Johnny Timpson
@johnnytimpson1.bsky.social
Chair, NED, Financial Inclusion Commissioner, Financial Services Consumer Panel Member, Trustee of Neurodiversity and Disability Charities, Adviser to the Surviving Economic Abuse Charity and Patron of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association UK 🇬🇧.
Have you considered joining the Financial Services Consumer Panel ? … A number of my colleagues are sadly nearing the end of their terms as panel members and the FCA have today posted details of Panel vacancies … For details please see and share 👇
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August 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Have you considered joining the Financial Services Consumer Panel ? … A number of my colleagues are sadly nearing the end of their terms as panel members and the FCA have today posted details of Panel vacancies … For details please see and share 👇
www.fca.org.uk/panels/consu...
www.fca.org.uk/panels/consu...
Austentatious it was fabulous to see you today (9/8) at the Edinburgh Fringe and thank you for bringing my suggestion of “Rachel’s Autumn Taxing Dilemma” to life - I dedicate this new Jane Austen title to Rt Hon Rachel Reeve’s MP and for a similar positive fiscal outcome
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Austentatious | Improvised Jane Austen | West-End & UK Tour
Austentatious is an entirely improvised comedy play in the style of Jane Austen with an all-star cast including Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd, Graham Dickson and Joseph Morpurgo. Performed in period cos...
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August 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Austentatious it was fabulous to see you today (9/8) at the Edinburgh Fringe and thank you for bringing my suggestion of “Rachel’s Autumn Taxing Dilemma” to life - I dedicate this new Jane Austen title to Rt Hon Rachel Reeve’s MP and for a similar positive fiscal outcome
www.austentatiousimpro.com
www.austentatiousimpro.com
Having been laid before Parliament on 17th July the Financial Services Consumer Panel 2024/25 Report has been published this morning (6/8), please see and feel free to share it at …
www.fca.org.uk/panels/consu...
Personal disclosure - I am a member of the Panel.
#ImproveOutcomes
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Personal disclosure - I am a member of the Panel.
#ImproveOutcomes
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August 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Having been laid before Parliament on 17th July the Financial Services Consumer Panel 2024/25 Report has been published this morning (6/8), please see and feel free to share it at …
www.fca.org.uk/panels/consu...
Personal disclosure - I am a member of the Panel.
#ImproveOutcomes
www.fca.org.uk/panels/consu...
Personal disclosure - I am a member of the Panel.
#ImproveOutcomes
Having worked closely with Macmillan’s financial guidance, grants and policy teams, whilst the service closure is disappointing, it’s a call to action to now bring a coalition of the willing together to maintain support for vulnerable people.
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Macmillan accused of ‘betrayal’ over plan to axe cancer benefits advice service
Exclusive: Charity says it is to scrap £14m-a-year specialist service as current arrangements are unaffordable
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May 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Having worked closely with Macmillan’s financial guidance, grants and policy teams, whilst the service closure is disappointing, it’s a call to action to now bring a coalition of the willing together to maintain support for vulnerable people.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
🧵 🚨 Breaking Access to Work News - changes coming from tomorrow, May 6th 🚨
I thank Disability Consultant Alice Hastie for flagging upcoming changes to DWP Access to Work schemes 'operational delivery'. In theory, there is no actual change in policy, but in practice …
I thank Disability Consultant Alice Hastie for flagging upcoming changes to DWP Access to Work schemes 'operational delivery'. In theory, there is no actual change in policy, but in practice …
May 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
🧵 🚨 Breaking Access to Work News - changes coming from tomorrow, May 6th 🚨
I thank Disability Consultant Alice Hastie for flagging upcoming changes to DWP Access to Work schemes 'operational delivery'. In theory, there is no actual change in policy, but in practice …
I thank Disability Consultant Alice Hastie for flagging upcoming changes to DWP Access to Work schemes 'operational delivery'. In theory, there is no actual change in policy, but in practice …
Having been involved in several insurance industry initiatives with various Governments over the last 30 years I 💯 agree with the Health & Social Care Committee 👇
#LetsFixCare as in bringing the nation together to do so, we go a long way to aiding fix the UK 🇬🇧
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#LetsFixCare as in bringing the nation together to do so, we go a long way to aiding fix the UK 🇬🇧
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MPs warn social care needs substantial investment to fix ‘broken’ system
Cross-party group’s report emphasises risk of failure after finding 3.5 million people not getting care they need
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May 5, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Having been involved in several insurance industry initiatives with various Governments over the last 30 years I 💯 agree with the Health & Social Care Committee 👇
#LetsFixCare as in bringing the nation together to do so, we go a long way to aiding fix the UK 🇬🇧
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#LetsFixCare as in bringing the nation together to do so, we go a long way to aiding fix the UK 🇬🇧
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As Patron of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association UK 🇬🇧 www.vraassociationuk.com and a GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment & Neurodiversity) www.gaintogether.org founder and board member I welcome this …
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Employing disabled people and people with health conditions
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May 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
As Patron of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association UK 🇬🇧 www.vraassociationuk.com and a GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment & Neurodiversity) www.gaintogether.org founder and board member I welcome this …
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I hold we should expect our government departments to set the gold standard in supporting vulnerable people, especially so where they sponsor essential UK sector regulators and require them to prioritise vulnerable customer identification and support interventions
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Timpson: DWP ‘must learn’ from FCA policies on protecting consumers
Britain’s financially vulnerable pensioners have been left at the mercy of “failures” in the
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April 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I hold we should expect our government departments to set the gold standard in supporting vulnerable people, especially so where they sponsor essential UK sector regulators and require them to prioritise vulnerable customer identification and support interventions
www.ftadviser.com/state-pensio...
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We are reaping the consequences of UK Government and societal failure to embrace prevention and supporting healthy ageing re all of the determinants of health.This compounded by our ageing UK that increasingly needs to work and care lacking a national care strategy.
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Spending on disability benefits to soar by 2030 despite cuts
Government forecasts suggest the number of incapacity benefits claimants will hit 4.1m by the decade’s end despite contentious reforms
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April 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
We are reaping the consequences of UK Government and societal failure to embrace prevention and supporting healthy ageing re all of the determinants of health.This compounded by our ageing UK that increasingly needs to work and care lacking a national care strategy.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Thank you Impact Match for our discussion - To anyone with a disability or carer role and taking your first career step or returning to the workplace, I urge you to consider a career in insurance —For info see
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Impact Expert QT: Johnny Timpson
From founding groups to challenging insurance barriers, Johnny champions disability inclusion and pushes for progress, one step at a time.
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April 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Thank you Impact Match for our discussion - To anyone with a disability or carer role and taking your first career step or returning to the workplace, I urge you to consider a career in insurance —For info see
www.cii.co.uk/careers-in-i...
impactmatch.global/2025/04/11/i...
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📢 Today is #WorldConsumerRightsDay and the 40th anniversary of the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (#UNGCP) 🎉🌍
#ImproveOutcomes
#ImproveOutcomes
March 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
📢 Today is #WorldConsumerRightsDay and the 40th anniversary of the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (#UNGCP) 🎉🌍
#ImproveOutcomes
#ImproveOutcomes
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“As Patron of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association, I am pleased to announce the guide ‘Help! What support can firms give disabled consumers and people in vulnerable situations?’ is now available at: shorturl.at/1qM0x
@johnnytimpson1.bsky.social
@johnnytimpson1.bsky.social
Vulnerability Support & FCA Review | Money Advice Trust
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February 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“As Patron of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association, I am pleased to announce the guide ‘Help! What support can firms give disabled consumers and people in vulnerable situations?’ is now available at: shorturl.at/1qM0x
@johnnytimpson1.bsky.social
@johnnytimpson1.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to joining Rt Hon Baroness Morgan of Cotes and the StepChange Debt Charity in the House of Lords tomorrow, Feb 11th, to discuss ‘Looking to this Parliament and Beyond: A Policy Blueprint to Boost Women’s Financial Resilience.’
February 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I’m looking forward to joining Rt Hon Baroness Morgan of Cotes and the StepChange Debt Charity in the House of Lords tomorrow, Feb 11th, to discuss ‘Looking to this Parliament and Beyond: A Policy Blueprint to Boost Women’s Financial Resilience.’
🧵 I 💯 agree with Jason Storah, CEO of UK & Ireland general insurance at Aviva plc that the number of new homes being built on UK 🇬🇧 flood plains should be prevented from increasing as it not only puts new homes at risk but, and importantly…
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More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones
Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years
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February 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🧵 I 💯 agree with Jason Storah, CEO of UK & Ireland general insurance at Aviva plc that the number of new homes being built on UK 🇬🇧 flood plains should be prevented from increasing as it not only puts new homes at risk but, and importantly…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Scotland hit the ground running as Huw Jones hat-trick sinks Italy
Scotland hit the ground running as Huw Jones hat-trick sinks Italy
* Scotland 31-19 Italy
* Townsend’s side run in five tries to secure bonus point
This is a test passed. Not the sternest test, it is true, certainly if ambitions of a first title of the Six Nations era are to be entertained seriously, but how easy to…
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February 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Scotland hit the ground running as Huw Jones hat-trick sinks Italy
Personally and on behalf of my Vocational Rehabilitation Association and GAIN colleagues congratulations
Prof Amanda Kirby
on being appointed to lead the Government’s expert panel looking at improving the employment prospects and progression of neurodivergent people.
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Prof Amanda Kirby
on being appointed to lead the Government’s expert panel looking at improving the employment prospects and progression of neurodivergent people.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Employment prospects for neurodiverse people set to be boosted with launch of new expert panel
People who are neurodiverse will benefit from better employment prospects and more inclusive workplaces thanks to the work and advice of a new expert panel launched today [Wednesday 29 January].
www.gov.uk
January 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Personally and on behalf of my Vocational Rehabilitation Association and GAIN colleagues congratulations
Prof Amanda Kirby
on being appointed to lead the Government’s expert panel looking at improving the employment prospects and progression of neurodivergent people.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Prof Amanda Kirby
on being appointed to lead the Government’s expert panel looking at improving the employment prospects and progression of neurodivergent people.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
I am pleased to be joining the independent Financial Protection Panel working to ensure that the customers of UK TrustMark Registered Businesses receive appropriate financial protection in respect of works carried out around their homes.
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Providing Financial Protection for Homeowners • TrustMark
TrustMark requires that all Registered Businesses provide a minimum two-year financial protection for all work carried out in and around the home. Find out more here
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January 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I am pleased to be joining the independent Financial Protection Panel working to ensure that the customers of UK TrustMark Registered Businesses receive appropriate financial protection in respect of works carried out around their homes.
www.trustmark.org.uk/business/inf...
🧵 On behalf of my Vocational Rehabilitation Association colleagues thank you for your www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/chan... report Centre for Social Justice. I particularly agree with your #Prevention, #SocialPrescribing and phased work return comments and additionally suggest…
Change the Prescription: A new approach to mental health
Is the mental health of the nation the worst that it has ever been, or is there something else going on? Our GPs certainly do not think the current approach is the right one.
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January 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🧵 On behalf of my Vocational Rehabilitation Association colleagues thank you for your www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/chan... report Centre for Social Justice. I particularly agree with your #Prevention, #SocialPrescribing and phased work return comments and additionally suggest…
On Burns night, and at all times, take heart friends of democracy from “A Man’s A Man For A’ That” www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/mans-ma... … As relevant today as it was 1795 when the democracy, freedoms and rights we enjoy today were but abstract notions for the many.
Slàinte Mhath 🏴 🥃
Slàinte Mhath 🏴 🥃
January 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
On Burns night, and at all times, take heart friends of democracy from “A Man’s A Man For A’ That” www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/mans-ma... … As relevant today as it was 1795 when the democracy, freedoms and rights we enjoy today were but abstract notions for the many.
Slàinte Mhath 🏴 🥃
Slàinte Mhath 🏴 🥃
How do we tackle the disability employment gap? … For me … Embrace the social model of disability and ... Enable, don’t disable … Remove the barriers and we will have competitive, collaborative, and healthy companies, where employees learn from and with each other.
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How to create a nurturing work environment
Companies may truly believe they are inclusive, but have they really focused on creating an environment that enables all staff to thrive?
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January 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
How do we tackle the disability employment gap? … For me … Embrace the social model of disability and ... Enable, don’t disable … Remove the barriers and we will have competitive, collaborative, and healthy companies, where employees learn from and with each other.
www.ftadviser.com/work-and-wel...
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Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges
Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges
Peers call on Labour to carry out ‘fundamental review’ amid rising concerns over retention of Tory plans for £3bn in cuts
Labour must carry out a root-and-branch overhaul of the UK’s incapacity benefits system if it is to rein in rising heath-related…
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges
If👇correct Jonathan Reynolds MP has got it plain wrong about FCA Consumer Duty regulation that’s all about helping UK consumers better understand communication from firms and make more informed financial decisions plus enjoy improved value, service and outcomes.
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Is the UK government right to put consumer duty on the chopping block?
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds made one of this government's targets for deregulation clear: Consumer duty. But is he right?
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January 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
If👇correct Jonathan Reynolds MP has got it plain wrong about FCA Consumer Duty regulation that’s all about helping UK consumers better understand communication from firms and make more informed financial decisions plus enjoy improved value, service and outcomes.
www.cityam.com/is-the-uk-go...
www.cityam.com/is-the-uk-go...
Confidence and trust in UK financial services is paramount and I respect Tulip Siddiq for stepping down from her role to avoid any perception of conflict of interest. I hope that the financial inclusion and mutual sector initiatives championed by Tulip will progress at speed to benefit UK consumers
January 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Confidence and trust in UK financial services is paramount and I respect Tulip Siddiq for stepping down from her role to avoid any perception of conflict of interest. I hope that the financial inclusion and mutual sector initiatives championed by Tulip will progress at speed to benefit UK consumers
As Institute and Facilities of Actuaries “Great Risk Transfer” insight shares, risk has already been transferred to UK consumers in recent decades eg DB to DC pensions + welfare reform. Learning is Consumer awareness and resilience needs to be improved before transferring more
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Reeves to tell regulators: strip back rules to boost growth
Attempting to force Whitehall to support the economy, Reeves will call in the heads of Britain’s largest regulators to the Treasury on Thursday
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January 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
As Institute and Facilities of Actuaries “Great Risk Transfer” insight shares, risk has already been transferred to UK consumers in recent decades eg DB to DC pensions + welfare reform. Learning is Consumer awareness and resilience needs to be improved before transferring more
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Great analysis from @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social.
In contrast to last century, recent falls in birth rates are not primarily driven by reduced family sizes. Instead it is more people staying single.
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In contrast to last century, recent falls in birth rates are not primarily driven by reduced family sizes. Instead it is more people staying single.
on.ft.com/40uuek4
January 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Great analysis from @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social.
In contrast to last century, recent falls in birth rates are not primarily driven by reduced family sizes. Instead it is more people staying single.
on.ft.com/40uuek4
In contrast to last century, recent falls in birth rates are not primarily driven by reduced family sizes. Instead it is more people staying single.
on.ft.com/40uuek4