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Research & Comms at Common Sense Policy Group Northumbria Uni | Evidence-based policy | Inequality, health and welfare
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The November budget was a chance to break from failed treasury orthodoxy. Instead we got more tinkering around the edges of the status quo. Our analysis shows why short-term deficit reduction is holding us back.
Read our blog here commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/budget-blues...
#NovemberBudget2025
Read our blog here commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/budget-blues...
#NovemberBudget2025
Budget Blues The Sequel - Common Sense Policy Group
Budget Blues The Sequel Common Sense Policy Group published 3 December 2025 by Anna Frances Thew In June, the Common […]
commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The November budget was a chance to break from failed treasury orthodoxy. Instead we got more tinkering around the edges of the status quo. Our analysis shows why short-term deficit reduction is holding us back.
Read our blog here commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/budget-blues...
#NovemberBudget2025
Read our blog here commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/budget-blues...
#NovemberBudget2025
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Public policy experts examining the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes have outlined their research in a new editorial published by The British Medical Journal – known as @bmj.com
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#BasicIncome
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#BasicIncome
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Researchers make their case for Basic Income in the BMJ
Public policy experts examining the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes have outlined their research in a new editorial published by The British Medical Jou...
www.northumbria.ac.uk
September 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Public policy experts examining the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes have outlined their research in a new editorial published by The British Medical Journal – known as @bmj.com
@plancommonsense.bsky.social
#BasicIncome
📰Discover more:
@plancommonsense.bsky.social
#BasicIncome
📰Discover more:
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The CSPG @northumbriauni.bsky.social has published a @bmj.com editorial ‘welfare system is a key public health measure’.
Welfare cuts have worsened #HealthInequalities. A modest #BasicIncome could improve #health and reduce #poverty and #inequality rates in the UK.
📖 www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Welfare cuts have worsened #HealthInequalities. A modest #BasicIncome could improve #health and reduce #poverty and #inequality rates in the UK.
📖 www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Welfare system is a key public health measure
UK approach needs reconsideration to improve inequalities
Health, and health inequalities, are almost universally recognised to have substantial social determinants.12 Although the Conservative gover...
www.bmj.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The CSPG @northumbriauni.bsky.social has published a @bmj.com editorial ‘welfare system is a key public health measure’.
Welfare cuts have worsened #HealthInequalities. A modest #BasicIncome could improve #health and reduce #poverty and #inequality rates in the UK.
📖 www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Welfare cuts have worsened #HealthInequalities. A modest #BasicIncome could improve #health and reduce #poverty and #inequality rates in the UK.
📖 www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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Austerity measures to reduce access to and generosity of working age, disability, and childhood benefits have failed to increase growth or curtail rising debt — but have contributed to widening health inequalities, @plancommonsense.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
September 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Austerity measures to reduce access to and generosity of working age, disability, and childhood benefits have failed to increase growth or curtail rising debt — but have contributed to widening health inequalities, @plancommonsense.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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🚨NEW REPORT🚨
We challenge the flawed assumptions behind the UK Government’s fiscal strategy, exposing the long-term economic damage caused by sustained spending cuts and regressive welfare policies.
Read the full report here: commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spen...
#CommonSense #BasicIncome
We challenge the flawed assumptions behind the UK Government’s fiscal strategy, exposing the long-term economic damage caused by sustained spending cuts and regressive welfare policies.
Read the full report here: commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spen...
#CommonSense #BasicIncome
June 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🚨NEW REPORT🚨
We challenge the flawed assumptions behind the UK Government’s fiscal strategy, exposing the long-term economic damage caused by sustained spending cuts and regressive welfare policies.
Read the full report here: commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spen...
#CommonSense #BasicIncome
We challenge the flawed assumptions behind the UK Government’s fiscal strategy, exposing the long-term economic damage caused by sustained spending cuts and regressive welfare policies.
Read the full report here: commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spen...
#CommonSense #BasicIncome
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OUT NOW! Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything
Order your copy today: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...
#BasicIncome #CommonSense #UBI
Order your copy today: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...
#BasicIncome #CommonSense #UBI
Basic Income
Basic Income - The Policy That Changes Everything; This book presents the most comprehensive account yet of how basic income transforms societies for the better. It sets out the ripple effects that wi...
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May 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
OUT NOW! Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything
Order your copy today: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...
#BasicIncome #CommonSense #UBI
Order your copy today: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...
#BasicIncome #CommonSense #UBI
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Join CSPG @northumbriauni.bsky.social for the launch of our bold new book Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything
📅 12 May | City Campus East
Read more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Pre-order here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...
📅 12 May | City Campus East
Read more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Pre-order here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...
May 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Join CSPG @northumbriauni.bsky.social for the launch of our bold new book Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything
📅 12 May | City Campus East
Read more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Pre-order here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...
📅 12 May | City Campus East
Read more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Pre-order here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...
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Public policy experts @plancommonsense.bsky.social, whose research focuses on welfare reform as a means of tackling inequality, are preparing for the publication of a new book which examines the case for the introduction of a Basic Income.
💡Discover more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
💡Discover more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
May 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Public policy experts @plancommonsense.bsky.social, whose research focuses on welfare reform as a means of tackling inequality, are preparing for the publication of a new book which examines the case for the introduction of a Basic Income.
💡Discover more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
💡Discover more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Mental health problems are rising in the working-age population, driven by material & economic insecurity. With more people affected by health conditions, the focus should be on strengthening social security & public investment not cutting health and disability benefits that hit the most vulnerable.
March 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Mental health problems are rising in the working-age population, driven by material & economic insecurity. With more people affected by health conditions, the focus should be on strengthening social security & public investment not cutting health and disability benefits that hit the most vulnerable.
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Read our full report on the 2025 Spring Budget here: hosting2.northumbria.ac.uk/commonsensep...
#SpringBudget2025 #CommonSense #ActNow
#SpringBudget2025 #CommonSense #ActNow
2025 Spring Statement - Common Sense Policy Group
Count the Costs: A Common Sense update for the 2025 Spring Budget Download ‘Count the Costs’ In our response to the Government’s Spring 2025 Budget, we emphasise the need for the Government to count the cost of its cuts and implement common sense, evidence-backed alternative measures that restore stability, secure meaningful growth, improve living conditions […]
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March 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Read our full report on the 2025 Spring Budget here: hosting2.northumbria.ac.uk/commonsensep...
#SpringBudget2025 #CommonSense #ActNow
#SpringBudget2025 #CommonSense #ActNow
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With growing concerns about the link between poverty and poor health, this research will provide crucial evidence for policymakers. Its findings could help shape the future of the social security system to enhance financial stability and promote public health.
A new two-year study, funded by @nihr.bsky.social and led by public policy researchers at Northumbria, will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities.
#research #impact #publicpolicy
#research #impact #publicpolicy
New research will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities
As debate over changes to Britain’s welfare system continues to dominate the news, members of a multidisciplinary team of researchers are beginning a two-year study to examine the case for transformat...
www.northumbria.ac.uk
March 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
With growing concerns about the link between poverty and poor health, this research will provide crucial evidence for policymakers. Its findings could help shape the future of the social security system to enhance financial stability and promote public health.
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A new two-year study, funded by @nihr.bsky.social and led by public policy researchers at Northumbria, will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities.
#research #impact #publicpolicy
#research #impact #publicpolicy
New research will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities
As debate over changes to Britain’s welfare system continues to dominate the news, members of a multidisciplinary team of researchers are beginning a two-year study to examine the case for transformat...
www.northumbria.ac.uk
March 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A new two-year study, funded by @nihr.bsky.social and led by public policy researchers at Northumbria, will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities.
#research #impact #publicpolicy
#research #impact #publicpolicy
Charitable giving in the North East can help tackle child poverty. North East residents have a clear preference for giving to local charities, and with so many vital poverty relief charities in the region, there’s a real opportunity to direct this generosity toward local child poverty causes!
How charitable giving can help Mayors achieve their missions 🎁
These briefings use Centre for Cities’ data on charitable giving to inform how it could support local causes championed by @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @richardparkerwm.bsky.social to achieve their missions 👇
These briefings use Centre for Cities’ data on charitable giving to inform how it could support local causes championed by @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @richardparkerwm.bsky.social to achieve their missions 👇
How charitable giving can help Mayors achieve their missions - Centre for Cities
How charitable giving can help the Mayoral missions to tackle child poverty in the North East and youth unemployment in the West Midlands.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Charitable giving in the North East can help tackle child poverty. North East residents have a clear preference for giving to local charities, and with so many vital poverty relief charities in the region, there’s a real opportunity to direct this generosity toward local child poverty causes!
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How charitable giving can help Mayors achieve their missions 🎁
These briefings use Centre for Cities’ data on charitable giving to inform how it could support local causes championed by @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @richardparkerwm.bsky.social to achieve their missions 👇
These briefings use Centre for Cities’ data on charitable giving to inform how it could support local causes championed by @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @richardparkerwm.bsky.social to achieve their missions 👇
How charitable giving can help Mayors achieve their missions - Centre for Cities
How charitable giving can help the Mayoral missions to tackle child poverty in the North East and youth unemployment in the West Midlands.
buff.ly
February 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
How charitable giving can help Mayors achieve their missions 🎁
These briefings use Centre for Cities’ data on charitable giving to inform how it could support local causes championed by @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @richardparkerwm.bsky.social to achieve their missions 👇
These briefings use Centre for Cities’ data on charitable giving to inform how it could support local causes championed by @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @richardparkerwm.bsky.social to achieve their missions 👇
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Massive thanks to @annathew.bsky.social for pulling these together.
And if you're more interested in the geography of charitable giving in the UK, and the role the voluntary sector can play in tackling regional inequalities, see last year's report:
And if you're more interested in the geography of charitable giving in the UK, and the role the voluntary sector can play in tackling regional inequalities, see last year's report:
Donation nation: The geography of charitable giving in the UK - Centre for Cities
To what extent does charitable giving in the UK support tackling regional inequalities? To answer this question, this report sets out the geography of charitable giving in the UK, how it relates to lo...
www.centreforcities.org
February 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Massive thanks to @annathew.bsky.social for pulling these together.
And if you're more interested in the geography of charitable giving in the UK, and the role the voluntary sector can play in tackling regional inequalities, see last year's report:
And if you're more interested in the geography of charitable giving in the UK, and the role the voluntary sector can play in tackling regional inequalities, see last year's report:
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Northumbria researchers have joined forces with @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social to develop a new report proposing a pilot for a Basic Income in Greater Manchester.
If taken forward, the pilot would initially involve hundreds of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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If taken forward, the pilot would initially involve hundreds of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
📰 Discover more:
Proposal launched for groundbreaking Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester
A new pilot proposal has been launched for a groundbreaking scheme which experts say could eventually end absolute poverty in Greater Manchester, as well as improve the health and wellbeing of million...
www.northumbria.ac.uk
February 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Northumbria researchers have joined forces with @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social to develop a new report proposing a pilot for a Basic Income in Greater Manchester.
If taken forward, the pilot would initially involve hundreds of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
📰 Discover more:
If taken forward, the pilot would initially involve hundreds of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
📰 Discover more:
My @centreforcities.bsky.social blog explores how improving living standards means raising the skills floor to boost economic participation. It features Cities Outlook 2025 data and an interactive chart!
www.centreforcities.org/blog/how-do-skills-relate-to-cities-economic-performance/
www.centreforcities.org/blog/how-do-skills-relate-to-cities-economic-performance/
February 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
My @centreforcities.bsky.social blog explores how improving living standards means raising the skills floor to boost economic participation. It features Cities Outlook 2025 data and an interactive chart!
www.centreforcities.org/blog/how-do-skills-relate-to-cities-economic-performance/
www.centreforcities.org/blog/how-do-skills-relate-to-cities-economic-performance/