@louisefisher.bsky.social
Former journo turned comms pro. Press officer at Citizens Advice
Estimated 4m people across England and Wales trapped in a negative budget: @the-independent.com on new @citizensadvice.bsky.social research www.independent.co.uk/money/citize...
Estimated 4m people in England and Wales ‘are trapped in a negative budget’
Citizens Advice estimated that in 2025/26, more than half a million people could be at risk of an unexpected shock pushing them into the red.
www.independent.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Estimated 4m people across England and Wales trapped in a negative budget: @the-independent.com on new @citizensadvice.bsky.social research www.independent.co.uk/money/citize...
Millions of households stuck in the red: @hilaryosborne.bsky.social on new @citizensadvice.bsky.social research www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...
Millions in households in England and Wales are stuck in the red, says charity
Citizens Advice says 4 million people spending more on essentials than they earn amid ever-increasing bills
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Millions of households stuck in the red: @hilaryosborne.bsky.social on new @citizensadvice.bsky.social research www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...
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We welcome the Government’s new funding to tackle homelessness, especially the support for households in temporary accommodation - an issue we highlighted last month.
We look forward to further action through the Homelessness and Child Poverty strategies.
Read our report here: bit.ly/4ohqiwo
We look forward to further action through the Homelessness and Child Poverty strategies.
Read our report here: bit.ly/4ohqiwo
The Hidden Costs of Homelessness: how the cost of living in temporary accommodation is pushing families deeper into poverty
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October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We welcome the Government’s new funding to tackle homelessness, especially the support for households in temporary accommodation - an issue we highlighted last month.
We look forward to further action through the Homelessness and Child Poverty strategies.
Read our report here: bit.ly/4ohqiwo
We look forward to further action through the Homelessness and Child Poverty strategies.
Read our report here: bit.ly/4ohqiwo
500k children living in homes trapped in benefits debt cycle @alb-toth.bsky.social @hollybancroft.bsky.social cover @citizensadvice.bsky.social analysis for @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
UK poverty crisis as 500,000 children in homes trapped in benefit debt cycle
Exclusive: Tens of thousands of families are forced to take out loans to cover the five-week wait until their first universal credit payment – but many struggle to pay it back
www.independent.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
500k children living in homes trapped in benefits debt cycle @alb-toth.bsky.social @hollybancroft.bsky.social cover @citizensadvice.bsky.social analysis for @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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DWP plans mean large numbers of disabled people will no longer qualify for a work allowance to support people looking for employment.
DWP plans will see more than 50,000 disabled people lose job support
www.bigissue.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:44 AM
DWP plans mean large numbers of disabled people will no longer qualify for a work allowance to support people looking for employment.
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At least 50,000 disabled people could lose access to financial employment support if the government goes ahead with plans to scrap the WCA benefit assessment, according to a new report from Citizens Advice
The true figure is likely to be higher
By me, for Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
The true figure is likely to be higher
By me, for Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
DWP plans will see more than 50,000 disabled people lose job support
DWP plans mean large numbers of disabled people will no longer qualify for a work allowance to support people looking for employment.
www.bigissue.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
At least 50,000 disabled people could lose access to financial employment support if the government goes ahead with plans to scrap the WCA benefit assessment, according to a new report from Citizens Advice
The true figure is likely to be higher
By me, for Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
The true figure is likely to be higher
By me, for Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
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The govt wants to get more disabled people into work, but isn't making full use of the tools at its disposal
In my new report for @citizensadvice.bsky.social I've looked at how our social security system could do more to make sure that when disabled people want to work, work really does pay /1
In my new report for @citizensadvice.bsky.social I've looked at how our social security system could do more to make sure that when disabled people want to work, work really does pay /1
September 26, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The govt wants to get more disabled people into work, but isn't making full use of the tools at its disposal
In my new report for @citizensadvice.bsky.social I've looked at how our social security system could do more to make sure that when disabled people want to work, work really does pay /1
In my new report for @citizensadvice.bsky.social I've looked at how our social security system could do more to make sure that when disabled people want to work, work really does pay /1
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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.