It was great to hear Anoosh Chakelian mention the success of the Living Wage campaign on The New Statesman's UK Politics podcast this week. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the campaign, which has grown into a national movement with real, measurable impact on people’s lives. 💫

Politics is far too important to be left to just the politicians – everyday people can and should shape the world around them. Accountability assemblies are one of the ways in which we take action to win change and hold those responsible to account. Read more: https://ow.ly/eXIj50ZwY5H

Young CUK leaders in Burnham-On-Sea are taking action to make their community safer. Joined by town councillor Lesley Millard, they took part in a neighbourhood walk to discuss local issues, from discarded needles in parks to crime. Read the article: https://ow.ly/K8ke50ZwUSI

For ten years, community leaders across London Citizens have been campaigning to bring 41 community land trust homes to Cable Street. With funding now at risk, they continue to push forward with their campaign. 📃 Read the article on Big Issue: https://ow.ly/kiSA50ZsfzF

As part of ‘25 years of the Living Wage: A Movement in Pictures’, Dr Simon Mason reflects on the HSBC AGM action, when he made the case for a Living Wage for all workers – which led to the bank becoming a Living Wage employer. Listen to the full story 👇 https://bit.ly/4bzAuMA

It's time for Living Hours.⏰ On Friday, over a hundred community leaders across London Citizens met with local government representatives and businesses to discuss the future of work in the Capital and Living Hours accreditations.

Our new series '25 Years of the Living Wage: A Movement in Pictures' is out! 📽️ In 2001, communities marched down Mile End Road calling for a Living Wage in East London. Listen to Bernadette Harris reflect on why this moment mattered then, and why it is still relevant today. 🌟

Among conflicting reports today from the Home Office about whether changes to earned settlement will affect thousands of care workers, Citizens UK reiterates its call on the Government not to move the goalposts for care workers who have already built their lives in the UK.

Eight million people in England live in a home that presents a serious threat to their health and safety. 💬 Iryna, a community leader from West London Citizens, tells us how the hot weather has made her home difficult to live in.

We are hiring! 📣 @livingwageuk.bsky.social, part of Citizens UK, are looking for a new Head of Membership to lead and grow their 16,000-strong employer network. For more information on how to apply, please click the link below 👇 ow.ly/I1oc50Z5ztS

Eid Mubarak to our members, colleagues, friends and neighbours who celebrate! 🥳 May you all have a joyous day filled with love and community! 🕊️✨

💬 Bob Bevil, Citizens UK leader and Steering Group member, said: “At a young age we are told that if you work hard, we will make money and thrive. Such are the structural challenges we face in London this no longer holds true.”

💬 Gina Rodriguez, Citizens UK leader and Steering Group member, said: “I know what low pay feels like. Through this movement, I’ve seen how powerful change can be when communities, employers and local government come together.”

Great to be joined by Steering Group co-chairs Deputy Mayor of London, Business and Growth @howarddawber.bsky.social, Bishop of Croydon @rosemariemallett.bsky.social, and KPMG London Senior Partner and Regional Chair Anna Purchas at the launch of the ‘Making London Work for All’ initiative. 🙌

Today, we launched ‘Making London Work for All’ to further tackle low pay and insecure work across the capital. The project Steering Group brings together workers with experience of low pay and leaders from civil society to ensure the initiative’s success. 🙌

For the past 25 years, the Living Wage movement has helped reshape what fair pay looks like in the UK. 🙌 Paul Regan & Bernie Harris, who were both involved from the earliest days, reminisce about the campaign’s challenges and triumphs in The Guardian 👇 https://bit.ly/4eA4vhL

Ahead of local elections taking place today, hundreds of Citizens UK community leaders secured commitments from candidates across parties on campaign issues, from work, housing and child poverty to the real Living Wage. Find out more 👇 https://bit.ly/3Rqrxhj

Wishing a joyful and hope‑filled Easter to all our members, community leaders, colleagues and friends who celebrate. May this day bring renewal, peace, and strength to you and your communities.

On Good Friday, we’re reflecting on a recent Weaving Trust event in Milton Keynes, where Christians and Muslims came together during the rare overlap of Lent and Ramadan. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/wM6i50YBEuE

🎉 WIN: Barnet Council is now a Living Wage employer! Barnet Citizens have secured the real Living Wage for all council staff and eligible contracted workers. Full story: https://ow.ly/OVK750YBEmQ

Chag Pesach Sameach to all our Jewish leaders, members, and colleagues. Wishing all who celebrate a happy Passover!

Eid Mubarak to our members, colleagues, friends and neighbours who celebrate. May you all have a joyous day filled with love and community! 🕊️✨

Community leaders across Citizens UK set out to Parliament to campaign on the Government’s proposed changed to Earned Settlement. Delays in implementing these plans are still in place. Keep going. Sign the petition. https://ow.ly/Potv50YwnMY

This week, community leaders from Lambeth & Wandsworth Citizens joined Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s social cohesion event and spoke about the importance of ESOL. We look forward to working with the Government on this issue, so that everyone is heard and no one is left out.

We should all have an affordable place to call home. Brighton & Hove Citizens are campaigning for a portion of Brighton General Hospital to remain in public ownership for affordable housing to be developed for key workers. Watch the coverage from BBC South East Sunday Politics Programme:

On 10 October 2025, World Homeless Day, we were pleased to welcome the Government’s £11 million commitment to help families living in temporary accommodation to access basic facilities. Find out how community leaders secured this win 🙌 https://ow.ly/8rS850Y9Sf8

From Sunderland to Bristol, Students’ Unions are exploring how community organising can help them strengthen student leadership, build lasting relationships off campus, & support students to take action. 🙌 Find out about our work with Students' Unions: https://ow.ly/gMH850Y9S3r

As a testament to the power of their organising, young leaders from Greater Manchester Citizens won commitments from decisionmakers to work with them to tackle the root causes of hate crime that impacted them. Find out how: https://ow.ly/Se2H50Y9R43

✝️ Today marks Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Wishing a blessed and meaningful season to all our colleagues, community leaders, and members who observe this holiday. May this time of reflection bring you peace, hope, and renewal.

Ramadan Mubarak to all our colleagues, community leaders, and members who celebrate this special time. May this Ramadan bring you peace, joy, and countless blessings. 🌙