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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 15h

Rejoin the EU? BuDS pointed out nearly 3 months ago that boosting Britain's prosperity by rejoining or closely aligning with the EU removes the need for social security cuts and enables defence to be properly funded. Just saying...

A blue graphic reading: "Raising £40 billion for Defence Without Cutting Non-Pension Welfare Wealth taxes, cutting tax avoidance and breaks for high earners - £17 billion Business taxes and windfall levies - £8 billion Grow the economy by 2% - £20 billion Total: £45 billion Or leave taxes as they are, and... Rejoin the EU - £50 billion"

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Covid wave in England continues to grow fast. As of 20 September, 1 in every 306 people were infected, up 24% on the previous week. The BuDS overall Covid risk level remains Moderately High. Influenza (flu) levels are also starting to rapidly increase. A thread 🧵

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A Covid wave is starting in England. The data is now unmistakable: as of 13 September, 1 in every 378 people were infected, up 78% on the previous week. The BuDS overall Covid risk level has been raised to Moderately High. A thread 🧵

Covid wave beginning in England.
Risk level rises to Moderately High at 1 in 378.
Influenza (flu) also on the rise.

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

MPs have voted down the Assisted Suicide Bill. In the House of Commons today, MPs voted to reject the Assisted Suicide Bill. This means that the Bill has ceased to exist, and cannot become law. 286 MPs voted against, while 270 voted for the Bill. (1/7)

A screenshot of a BBC News headline reading "MPs voted against fresh move to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales". Above the headline is an image of campaigners holding brightly coloured placards.

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Covid infection levels in England are continuing to rise as we move into the autumn. With 1 in every 675 people in England infected as of 6 September, the BuDS overall Covid risk level remains Moderate, but is now approaching Moderately High. A thread 🧵

Covid levels in England continue to rise.
Risk level remains Moderate at 1 in 675.
Precautions recommended in all but lower-risk indoor places.

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Could 'welfare' be cut to fund defence? Politicians are once again suggesting that Britain's defence budget could be boosted by cutting social security for older and disabled people. This is economical ignorance. (1/4)

A blue graphic. On the left is a image of the front of multiple military tanks. On the right is text reading: "Could ‘Welfare’ Cuts Fund Defence? Cutting ‘welfare’ could save billions But push millions into crisis Are there better ways to fund defence? Read our expert analysis to see how defence could be funded without cutting social security" Below is a QR code leading to the BuDS website page gi

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Covid infection levels in England have jumped by a third this week. We have raised the BuDS overall Covid risk level to Moderate. A thread 🧵

Covid levels in England jump by a third.
Risk level rises to Moderate at 1 in 857.
Full precautions needed in all but moderate & low risk places.

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Government May Be Underestimating Assisted Suicide Deaths By Nearly 400% We calculate that the Government’s official impact assessment for Lauren Edwards’ Terminally Ill Adults Bill may be underestimating the number of medically assisted suicides by nearly 400%. (1/4)

A hypodermic needle and syringe seen against a black shadowy background

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

'Kiss of Death' for Assisted Suicide Bill? We welcome Andy Burnham’s decision to allow Ministers and Labour backbenchers to vote according to their conscience on Lauren Edwards’ Assisted Suicide Bill. This is the 'kiss of death' for this Bill. (1/3)

The Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. He is holding his hand to his chin in a thoughtful pose. He is seen against a royal blue background. Image copyright Reuters via BBC News.

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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Covid infection levels in England have stabilised after recent increases. Infection levels remain historically lower, with 1 in every 1120 people in England now infected as of 23 August. The BuDS overall risk level remains Moderately Low. A thread 🧵 buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...