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LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
So even if you earn £10/hour (more than the minimum wage of £8.91), you would need to work an additional 8 hours, or a full day each week, to make up that £20.
Here'e how we should be changing UC instead: neweconomics.org/2020/10/tar…
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LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
But due to the #UC taper rate, even without the #NationalInsurance increase, many working people - eg. a cleaner earning £13,600 and on UC - will lose up to 75p in £1 earned - as we demonstrated last year: mirror.co.uk/news/politics/g…
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LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
Today, @theresecoffey said families can work an extra 2 hours to fill the #UniversalCredit gap when then £20 uplift is removed.
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LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
Joining @nmcinroy & Conrad Parke of @CLESthinkdo for our next #CommunityWealthBuilding webinar are speakers from Birmingham Anchor Network, @belfastcc, Confederation of Community Groups & @CommunitiesNI.
Register now➡️bit.ly/2LROg4G
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
With a Minimum Income Guarantee, we could create a basic rate of income which no one in the UK would fall beneath - meaning that both families and the economy are protected through the pandemic.
bit.ly/39QdQiz
The UK’s lowest-paid workers are more than twice as likely to have lost their jobs in the pandemic than higher-paid employees, according to @EmploymtStudies
The government has the power to stop inequality from growing - but it needs to use it.
bit.ly/3c2QHMg
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
"The gap between the legal minimum and the real Living Wage of £9.50 per hour is set to grow, with the difference worth almost £1,200 per year for a full-time employee."
Full @LivingWageUK statement in response to the Chancellor's #SpendingReview: livingwage.org.uk/news/livin…
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
The impact of Covid 19 on the health of the region report, currently being discussed at the #WMCABoard, will set the ground for tackling health inequalities
It will not be allowed to gather dust on a shelf @CllrSeccombe has pledged
Report here: orlo.uk/rprYd
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
The Chair @LisaTrickett41 and Vice-Chair @cathrynbayton1 of Overview & Scrutiny Committee will be attending @WestMids_CA at 11:00am today to present the conclusions of the Mayoral Q&A session held on 16 October.
You can view the meeting live here👉 orlo.uk/BSuI7
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
Applications are open to join our Spokesperson Network - next round of training will take place in January. Looking for folks who want to develop their broadcast media interview skills with a view to boosting progressive issues on the news neweconomyorganisers.org/our…
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Cllr Ian Ward sets out the case to revise the region's transport plan to deal with the climate emergency, tackle transport inequality, encourage more physical activity and better support communities #wmcaboard orlo.uk/k8Sy3
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.@brigidjones pledges to keep listening and keep learning #WMCALive
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If you missed our HR online surgery, watch it again here: uk.coop/coronavirus/covid19-…
MORE webinars TBA soon. Keep an eye on our social media pages or sign-up for email updates: uk.coop/email
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
How is the current #covid19 crisis affecting you and your organisation? How can SSE better support you? Let us know by filling out this survey.
We’ll use responses to develop more learning and support, to meet our sector’s arising needs. #SocEntSolidarity surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DD395YY
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
Birmingham Business? It's the last day to have your say on our Covid19 – Business Impact Survey.
The city’s business community is facing unprecedented challenges, we want to understand these in order to help businesses get the support they need. socsi.in/QDKDs
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
Here is a simple guide from @GrBhamChambers on the various Government measures announced to date to support businesses during the #COVIDー19 #coronavirus crisis. We will update as things change. Please share. bit.ly/2JdYRBP
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
Tomorrow we're releasing UK Poverty 2019/20, our annual report on the nature and scale of poverty across the UK and how it affects people who are caught in its grip. Follow #solveUKpoverty for all the findings.
ALT Image of a girl jumping in a puddle with the text 'UK Poverty 2019/20: the leading independent report'.
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
Hear hear! One of best jobs in #localeconomicdevelopmemt
Great job going here (well done @CLESthinkdo @nmcinroy) for anyone who wants to help knit together Birmingham's anchor institutions. Working across sectors is much more exciting that working within them - trust me! cles.org.uk/news/cles-is-rec…
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
Looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about #SocialEnterprise #SocialImpact & #SITR? We have a vacancy for a Senior Investment Analyst in our #Birmingham office. Find out more and apply here:
bit.ly/SIA_Birmingham
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
We are in the grip of ecological crisis. Can you lead NEF’s response and help win change? 👊
We're looking for someone to lead on our environment and green transition programme 🌱
bit.ly/2p1IwK5
LocaliseWestMidlands retweeted
⭐COOL JOB⭐ | If investing with social values in your heart is your thing, @resonanceltd #WestMidlands is looking for a Senior Investment Analyst. You'd get to work with @Grace_England_, which is frankly reason enough:
resonance.ltd.uk/more-info/c…