R (K) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: a really significant judicial review decision today about DWP recovery of overpaid benefit from claimants. Claim allowed on multiple grounds: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/202…

New blog from Kate Harrison looking at conditionality in the benefit system - from the 'house of correction' in the 1600s up to today's system of sanctions that don't work. Watch this space for more on where we go from here to improve the system.

Good to give evidence to Work & Pensions Committee on what we've learnt from the delivery of the Household Support Fund. It's provided vital assistance to people in crisis but some people have struggled to access it, and it only provides temporary relief for those that do. More detail👇

Debt trap or exploitative practice? Whatever it's called, unsuitable IVAs can make it more difficult for people to pay off their debts and make ends meet. Dean's story highlights why they need to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority 👇

I know a lot of you wanted a technical breakdown of this meme so here it is! I don't think you will find this level of detail anywhere else so keep reading if you don't want to miss out.

Important research from Leonard Cheshire highlighting the challenges local authorities had targeting help from the Household Support Fund to disabled people in 3rd round. Vital this money gets to disabled ppl - who've been hardest hit by rising costs - in this round of funding.

Really powerful example of how impossible it is to balance your budget on UC when the support for your rent is so far short of what your landlord is asking for. Great blog by Victoria 👇

This coalition of over 30 orgs, launched today, will play a critical role in shaping the conversation around early years to rescue and reform the sector. This first report looks at views on childcare to build a shared base - 59% of voters say investment is good for the country.

Come and join my amazing team at Citizens Advice! You'll be on the frontline of understanding how our social security system is falling short and pushing for change to make it better. Get in touch with Kate if you're interested and want to chat about the role.

We shouldn't have to have this debate each year. Critical that benefits are increased in line with inflation next April to prevent more people from falling into the red. 👇

Don't forget to apply for this great job in welfare policy! We're hiring a CitizensAdvice Policy Researcher, deadline tomorrow. Click the image below to apply and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. jobtrain.co.uk/citizensadvice…

Rental inflation has been in double digits for 18 months, yet support with housing costs has remained frozen since 2020. Increasing numbers can't cover the growing shortfall and are facing eviction. Read more on why we need to see action on this in the Autumn statement 👇

Essential reading in advance of the autumn statement this afternoon. 3 announcements we CitizensAdvice will be looking out for that will be critical in shaping living standards for low income hholds 👇

📢TIME IS RUNNING OUT! You can still register for our webinar on 'Learning from Ireland' with Eva Lloyd OBE Darragh O’Connor from SIPTU Frances Byrne from Early Childhood Ireland and Abby Jitendra from Joseph Rowntree Foundation eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-fro…

Another critical lesson in why measurement matters! 👇

Brilliant thread by Victoria looking at the ongoing challenges with delays to health assessments for PIP. Still a lot of work to be done to bring down the backlog from record highs and make sure people are able to access the support they're entitled to.