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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚩New development role at @csjthinktank.bsky.social! CSJ is looking for a 'Senior Development Manager' to grow their supporter base, build donor relationships + secure new partnerships. Interested? Apply now: bit.ly/4h9fTSI

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Did you know two anti-social behaviour incidents are recorded by the police every single minute❓ The recent violence in Middlesbrough is a sharp reminder of the lawlessness facing Britain's most neglected communities.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Did you know that 9 in 10 dodgy shops STAY OPEN after illegal tobacco or vapes are seized❓ New CSJ research reveals the growing number of local shops acting as fronts for exploitation, drugs and serious organised crime. And yet, Britain's high streets are becoming consequence-free zones. (1/2)

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

New CSJ polling reveals older workers are the least likely to pull a sickie🛌 One in two under-25s who pulled a sickie admitted it was due to being hungover🍻 Be honest, have you ever pulled a sickie❓

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Ruth Cadbury MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Government should examine the sensible proposals put forward by the Centre for Social Justice to expand testing capacity, including whether properly accredited employers and colleges can play a greater role.

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Ruth Cadbury MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A driver (pardon the pun) behind young people struggling to access work is the long waits for driving tests. Jobs such as social care & the trades require access to a car- especially with the lack of good bus services in many parts of the country. www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/newsroom/tes...

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Twenty one-week driving test backlog locks NEETs out of a job, new research reveals - The Centre for Social Justice

● One in six job vacancies requires a driving licence, rising to one in three care roles and more than two-thirds of plumbing jobs● Nearly one in five

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🗣️"The death of 'I dos' has a troubling impact on the next generation." Shadow Minister for Policy Renewal and Development, Neil O'Brien addresses Government plans for a 'marriage-lite' system.💍 And its unintended consequences, revealed by CSJ research. Read the full article below👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today the PM announced plans for schools to work closer with local employers to tackle the rising NEET crisis. The CSJ has long championed this path. At our event, @andyburnham.bsky.social told the panel that Greater Manchester's employer-led MBacc "could be a template for the rest of the country."

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

👴Time to listen to grandad Our new report, Boy to Man, finds one of the strongest routes to financial security for young men is a simple Success Sequence: 📚 Finish school 💼 Get a job 💍 Get married 👶 Have children, if you want them

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🤝A packed room this morning as we tackled one of Britain's most urgent challenges: the one million young NEETs. Alan Milburn, fresh from his landmark review, joined Lord Michael Gove to discuss why getting young people into work must be a national priority.📸 Highlights 👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

☀️At our summer party last night, we connected Britain’s best poverty-fighting charities with our CSJ family of politicians, philanthropists and high-profile advocates🤝 Thank you to Lord Seb Coe, our Chair Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP and Vice-Chair Carolyn Harris MP for hosting the evening👏

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Cuckooing is the exploitation of vulnerable people through the takeover of their homes for criminal purposes🏚️ Its criminalisation this month followed years of campaigning by the CSJ and Justice and Care👏 In Enlighten Scotland, Senior Fellow Kenneth sets out key principles for implementation👇

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Social Mobility Commission @smcommission.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

“Society has shifted immensely over 40 years-especially for young men and their families”.🏠 Ed Davies @csjthinktank.bsky.social reflects on how we can better equip the next generation for these complex changes. What is the biggest challenge facing young people today? 👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

A-Levels began this week for 100,000s of students📝 Yet for many, the default pathway to university will not maximise their potential🎓 @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social writes for the CSJ calling for fundamental reform, following the lead of other countries by placing technical education at its🫀 Read👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

📢 CSJ analysis reveals primary school exclusions are at a record high, driven by assaults on adults. To get back on track, we must: 🔴 Tackle the behaviour crisis 🔴 Dedicate more time to sport 🔴 Rebuild the breakdown between teachers and parents Read the article👇 @conservativehome.bsky.social

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Here we go again. Sick of the Westminster psychodrama? We’re focused on learning from the charities getting on with fixing broken Britain. Find out more👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

67% of shoplifters go on to reoffend yet just 1 in 5 offences result in a charge. Today, the PM sets out plans to crackdown on the shoplifting epidemic, as new CSJ analysis reveals the scale of career criminality on Britain's high streets. Listen to @MPIainDS on @NickFerrariLBC this morning. 👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

‼️NEW DATA: 2/3 of convicted shoplifters reoffend The CSJ can reveal that the average number of offences committed by a shoplifter has nearly DOUBLED in the last 5 years, rising from 5.5 to 9.1 We must address soaring shoplifting levels if we are to repair Britain's broken high streets.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🇺🇸Earlier this year we visited Washington DC, meeting congressmen, think tanks and leaders who told us about a growing concern. That starting a family in the US feels ever more out of reach. Yet policy has simply not caught up.📉The same is true here at home🇬🇧 Read our reflections from the trip below

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Did you know that higher level apprentices earn £12,500 more than many graduates five years on❓ Yet technical pathways remain an afterthought. Tackling poverty starts with education - we need to rewire education and put Britain’s young people back on the right path⚒️

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

📢More than 2 MILLION over 50s are now on out-of-work benefits. Our Beyond Midlife Commission has identified three main barriers to work: 🔴Rising hiring costs 🔴Growing health challenges 🔴A culture undervaluing experience Read Nikita Malik's full article in Conservative Home below👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

How does a government lose track of £850m in benefits? And why was a supermarket worker punished for stopping a theft? 🎙️ Double Take - the latest podcast from the CSJ is out now. Two stories. Two researchers. One podcast.🎧 ▶️ Listen at the link here or wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

BREAKING: The CSJ has launched a new Global Policy Unit.🌎 Our team will be travelling the globe to uncover the most ambitious policies tackling the root causes of poverty.🔍 Our first trip took us to Washington DC. To tell us more, we go to the CSJ’s resident travel agent, Sophie Ladd.✈️

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

What advice would you give someone over 50 returning to work?🤔 Hear from the Beyond Midlife Commissioners 💬

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Kyle Tormey @ktorm-social1.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Severe absence in schools has hit a record high, with over 176,000 in England last year. Overall and persistent absence is down, but @csjthinktank.bsky.social says the improvements are "low hanging fruit". @tesmagazine.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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Severe absence in schools reaches record high

Annual DfE data for pupil absence indicates overall improvement in the attendance rate, but severe absence continues to rise

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🚨NEW: Data just released shows that the number of pupils missing more than half of classes hit an annual record high last year. An unprecedented 176,000 kids were severely absent in 2024/25 - 193% higher than pre-pandemic levels. We must urgently tackle the root causes of the absence crisis More👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The Race Commission 5 years on: what’s its legacy❓ Join us on Tuesday from 6:30pm, with: 🔴Lord Sewell 🔴Lord Glasman 🔴Camilla Tominey 🔴Mercy Muroki 🔴Winston Marshall 🕡Watch LIVE on X, LinkedIn or at the link below👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Marriage is now seen the capstone of adult life - something that comes after the good job and house💍 Yet only a generation ago, marriage was the cornerstone on which people built the rest of their lives🤝 Ed Davies explains why this shift matters on Radical with Amol Rajan.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

📚This World Book Day... 👦Watch as our staff tell you their favourite books growing up. 📉Many children and boys in particular are reading less than ever. 📘In Boyhood, we set out a plan to get more parents reading with their children.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 We are pleased to welcome Kathryn Morgan to the Commission. Kathryn's experience at Lowell Financial helping people achieve financial stability will strengthen our work to support people navigating the challenging financial landscape of middle and later life.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🗣️"I love this as somebody who didn't become a psychologist until I was 56." Dr Sian Williams BBC Radio 4 discuss the launch of the CSJ's Beyond Midlife Commission and the opportunities available to those over 50.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

📣 BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER 📣 We’re pleased to welcome Caryn Hibbert to the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission. Caryn re-invigorated her career later in life and her background will help the Commission focus on practical solutions that help people make the most of their talent and experience.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Britain is sidelining a generation of talent and experience. @carolynharris.bsky.social announces the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission and our Call for Evidence to help shape solutions.✍️ 🗣️If you have experience or expertise to share, we want to hear from you. Fill in our Call for Evidence below.👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

📣 BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER 📣 Angela Rippon CBE is joining the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission. A passionate advocate for active ageing, she will strengthen our work to address the growing midlife crisis in the economy and champion talent in every age bracket.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

As the global outlook darkens, the Chancellor must get Britain working. In response to the Spring Forecast, read our statement here.👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

📣 BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER 📣 We’re delighted to welcome @carolynharris.bsky.social to the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission. A leading voice on menopause and women’s health, Carolyn's experience will drive the Commission to support more in midlife to stay in and thrive at work.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 We’re pleased to welcome Joe Robertson to the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission. Too many over-50s are being written off despite wanting to work and the result is a midlife crisis for our economy.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 We are delighted to share that Avnish Goyal, Chair and Founder of Hallmark Foundation, joins our Commission of experts, cross-party politicians and public figures. The Commission will focus on how we support people in midlife and beyond to thrive in the labour market.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 @jonashworth.bsky.social joins the CSJ's Beyond Midlife Commission. The Commission will seek to address the midlife crisis facing the economy as rising numbers of older workers face financial instability and poor health.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 @lizearle.bsky.social joins the Beyond Midlife Commission as Chair. This comes as the CSJ reveals a record 2M over 50s are now on out-of-work benefits. The Commission will explore policies to unlock this talent and support more people back into work.

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

🚨NEW: There are now more than TWO MILLION over-50s on out-of-work benefits. This is up by 600,000 since the pandemic.📈 The financial instability and poor health of thousands in their golden years is rising. The CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission has set out to restore opportunity in later life.🤝

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🚨BREAKING: Rough sleeping has hit a record high. Our plan to change lives👇 🔴Double Housing First places across England 🔴 Help homeless non-UK nationals return home 🔴 Tackle root causes with addiction and health support Stay tuned for our inaugural Rough Sleeping Tracker📖

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Family stability is one of the biggest predictors of educational and economic outcomes. Yet marriage rates are at a 50 year low.📉💍 Addressing the issue is the first step to supporting the 80% of young people who still want to get married. Hear Ed Davies thoughts on BBC Radio London below.👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

💍QUESTIONS BELOW💍 Marriage rates have collapsed over the past 50 years⛓️‍💥 We think this matters. But why❓ ❤️This weekend, Research Director Ed Davies will take on a Valentine’s Day edition of CSJ Mastermind, taking your hard-hitting questions🫵🧠 Drop a question below💬 Our latest report, 'I Do?'

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I do? - The Centre for Social Justice

In the last 50 years, marriage has declined remarkably. People marry much less, and much older than they ever have. This profound change to our society has

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Marriage still matters to young people, so why won't our politicians talk about it? 📉A 77% drop in marriage rates 👵More pensioners marrying than people in their 20s Our new paper I Do? asks why. Read it below. 👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

NEW: Marriage rates have collapsed over the past half a century.💍 After national shocks (WWI, WWII) marriage rates usually pick up. This hasn’t happened post-Covid.📉 A male pensioner is now more likely to get married than a man in their early 20s.👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

CSJ research was cited across several debates, by parties of all colours, in Parliament yesterday 🗣️ 👦 @alistrathern.bsky.social and Carla Lockhart MP on men and boys 🏫Lord Young on school absence 💷Helen Whately and @swdevonrebecca.bsky.social on our Welfare 2030 project More on these campaigns👇

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

💼 NOW HIRING: Researcher/Senior Researcher (Social Contract) This is a new area of research for the CSJ, demanding high levels of personal motivation and drive to turn the idea into a reality 🔥 Are you an analytical individual with excellent research skills? Apply now! ⬇️

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The Centre for Social Justice @csjthinktank.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

With the sickness benefits bill surpassing £100bn by 2030, the need to help people stay and succeed in work is urgent🏥 We're delighted Govt has committed to rolling out WorkWell nationwide, providing a national, joined-up gateway to help people overcome barriers to work 🧵 (1/5)

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