Journal of Social Security Law

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Journal of Social Security Law

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The JSSL provides expert coverage & analysis of developments in #SocialSecurity law/policy/practice, covering welfare benefits in the UK & internationally.

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We start 2026 with a look back at our last edition of 2025, focused on disability benefits. JSSL 2025(3) reviews the new 'Pathways to Work' agenda, the position of young citizens in need of disability benefits, and the experiences of veterans of disability benefit assessments🧵

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BBC Politics@BBCPolitics·4h

Number of people living in relative poverty in the UK rose by half a million in the year up to March 2025, new government figures show bbc.in/4lVSmp9

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Chris Birt@cdbirt·4h

Poverty stats out today👇👇👇

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation@jrf_uk·11h

This represents the most significant change in the UK's income data collection methods in a generation. ‼️ But crucially, while revised headline rates may be lower, this doesn't mean people suddenly have more money in their pockets. Far too many families are still in poverty.

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Institute for Fiscal Studies@TheIFS·5h

NEW PODCAST: Will everyone have to work until they are 67? @HelenMiller_IFS, @JCribbEcon and @heidi_karj discuss the UK's state pension age: how it works, why it's rising and how it affects work, retirement and government spending. 🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/will-…

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Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick@C_Fitz_·11h

Important context for the child poverty figures published for NI. You can't compare last years 24% figure with this year's 19% figure as the measurement has changed. It's good news that NI has lowest child poverty in the UK - but still sitting at around 1/5 children.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation@jrf_uk

📊 A big change to the way official poverty statistics are constructed comes into effect this year. Family Resources Survey responses and official government benefit records will now be linked for the first time. 📝 In this explainer, we take you through what the changes mean.

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CPAG in Scotland@CPAGScotland·9h

“It is now vital that all Scotland's political parties set out how they will ensure that child poverty falls each and every year the next parliament sits.” Our John Dickie in @HolyroodDaily today on new child poverty statistics👇

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Child poverty is falling in Scotland – but one in five children still live below the breadline holyrood.com/news/view,one-…

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Resolution Foundation@resfoundation·1d

Child poverty is set to fall by 3 percentage points in 2026-27, primarily due to the two-child limit being abolished. But in the following years, the child poverty rate will start rising again. By the end of the decade, the projected rate is just 0.5 percentage points below last year.

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Disability Rights UK@DisRightsUK·1d

🚨 New call for evidence for Timms Review 🚨 We strongly encourage Disabled people to share their thoughts on PIP. We believe that nothing short of a new benefit system with a new ethos of dignity, respect, trust and support is needed. Read more 👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/news/new-call-…

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Trussell@TrussellUK·7h

🚨 BREAKING: 6 million people are facing hunger in the UK, including 2m children. This is a 20% increase compared to pre-pandemic levels. These new stats from DWP reveal a heart-breaking injustice; too many people are being trapped in severe hardship.

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Save the Children Northern Ireland@SCUKNI·4h

Latest UK Gov stats show 1 in 5 children in NI in poverty. 1 in 3 in some of our communities! Beyond the headline data we believe there's a deeper story of a widening inequality gap for children here when it comes to support they're given compared to other parts of these islands!

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Child Poverty Action Group@CPAGUK·11h

New data shows 4 million children are living in poverty. Removal of the two-child limit is an important first step in making life better for kids. But govt will have to invest in sustained support for children & families to meet its ambition to give every child the best start.

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CPAG in Scotland@CPAGScotland·10h

PRESS RELEASE: 'Investing in social security is working to reduce poverty but more will be needed to make progress towards 2030 targets.' Our response to latest child poverty stats: bit.ly/47mapyB

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Institute for Fiscal Studies@TheIFS·5h

📊 Read our full briefing here: ifs.org.uk/articles/are-f…

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Institute for Fiscal Studies@TheIFS·5h

NEW: Are fewer people living in poverty than previously thought? New DWP statistics with improved methodology out today have reduced official measures of income poverty, but it’s too early to tell where estimates will end up after further changes are made:

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Joseph Elliott@J_Elliott94·1d

New stats show rents have increased by over 25% in some areas since LHA rates were frozen. Rent growth recently has been exceptionally high, levels of housing support are inadequate. The result? Families cover their rent with money meant for food and toiletries.

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Law Centre NI@LawCentreNI·11h

❌ Myth: Migrant workers have fewer rights at work ✅ Reality: You have the SAME rights as everyone else in Northern Ireland No matter where you’re from, you are entitled to: ✔️ Fair pay ✔️ Safe working conditions ✔️ Protection from discrimination ✔️ Rest breaks and time off If something doesn’t feel right at work - trust that instinct. There are organisations that can support you, confidentially and often for free. Check out our useful contact guide: lawcentreni.org/migrant-health… 👉Save this post so you know where to turn 👉Share it with someone who might need it

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IPPR Scotland@IPPRScotland·3d

Reducing child poverty isn't easy but we have a very good understanding of what works. With the Scottish govt set to announce child poverty statistics this week, @stephenboydecon in this piece for The Daily Record argues benefits play a huge role. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

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Paul Lewis@paullewismoney·4d

The other huge error in what he says is that it ignores the national insurance receipts of £204bn which are in fact used to pay state pensions and a small number of other benefits. So the cost of much ‘welfare’ spending does come out of the £331.4bn income tax receipts.

Matthew Elliott@matthew_elliott

The Government will collect £331bn in income tax this year, and spend £333bn on welfare. In other words, we now spend more on people not working than we raise from those who do. And the cost? Debt per person has risen from £11.5k in 2000 (inflation adjusted) to over £41k today.

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