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The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has announced plans to invite members of the public to deliberate on the salaries of Members of Parliament. In an attempt to increase transparency and trust following the 2010 expenses scandal, IPSA will be sending out 10,000 letters through a lottery system in the coming weeks.
While reforming PIP to make it more compassionate and efficient is a valid goal, the current welfare vote signals a dangerous turn toward conditionality and restriction. The proposed “two-tier” approach risks further marginalising vulnerable people and failing to address the diverse spectrum of disability and illness in the UK. Without meaningful consultation, real investment, and a focus on dignity and independence, the government may not be reforming welfare, but dismantling it.
In a significant pivot, the UK government has introduced major concessions to its welfare reform bill, aiming to balance fiscal caution with social justice. The move follows mounting pressure from disability rights advocates, backbench MPs, and public concern about the sweeping changes initially proposed.
No two disabled people are the same, and no two days are alike—yet current disability assessments fail to recognise this vital reality. Understanding Disability Fluctuations and the Need for Reform in PIP Assessments
While ordinary citizens face austerity, rising living costs, and funding cuts, Members of Parliament continue to enjoy generous salaries, expenses, and perks, often without meaningful public oversight. Why do those in power operate by a different rulebook, and who holds them accountable?
A recent report has uncovered shocking levels of a pesticide linked to cancer in tampons sold in the UK, raising urgent public health concerns. The investigation — conducted by the Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK), the Women’s Environmental Network, and the Pesticide Collaboration — found that a popular UK tampon brand contained glyphosate levels 40 times higher than the legal safety limit for drinking water.
Trussell Trust has issued a grave warning to the UK Government: if planned welfare reforms and budget cuts continue, an additional 340,000 people in households with a disabled member will be forced into hunger and hardship by 2030. For many of these families, it isn’t just a question of putting food on the table — it’s a question of survival.
As outrage grows over a disabled woman being ignored by the Disability Minister, public attention turns to political ideologies like the Fabian Society—and whether the welfare state is being restructured under a cloak of cold reform.
People with complex disabilities deserve to be assessed by professionals with relevant expertise, not generalists working from tick-box criteria. In cases where medical consultants and hospital letters confirm a lifelong condition, that should be sufficient. This is more than just a benefits issue — it’s about human dignity, equality, and justice. And at Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we’ve got your back.
Child poverty in the UK is a multifaceted issue that requires urgent attention. It affects not only the immediate well-being of children but also their mental health and prospects. Addressing this crisis necessitates a combination of policy reforms, community support, and collective action. By working together, society can strive to break the cycle of poverty and ensure a brighter future for all children.