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Exploring care in a new economy, from @ruthhannan.bsky.social & @hannahwebster.bsky.social. Get in touch: hello@carefull.uk www.carefulleconomy.co.uk

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Martin James Flanagan @mjflanagan.bsky.social · 10h
Care Full (thinking about how to centre the concept of care in the wider economy with the importance it deserves) have been at the Labour party conference, and it turned out to be quite a simpatico moment.... 🧵 carefulleconomy.co.uk
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 12h
🧵Burnham's choice of the Farm's Altogether Now for his speech may have showed his age (and mine - this is Ruth), but it also resonated with Care Full's first ever panel at a party conference.1/8
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Anyone who has waded through the social care system for themselves or a loved one will know how meaningful this speech is. It will be a huge challenge - and undoubtedly not be perfect - but the pay-off could be genuinely lifechanging for so many.
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The Autonomy Institute @autonomy-institute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
TOMORROW: 'From fixes to foundations; building a caring economy' Tues 29th September, 9am Liverpool 📢 @indiaburgess.bsky.social |@nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social | @ruthhannan.bsky.social | @sarahronan.bsky.social | Hannah Webster www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-fixes...
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From fixes to foundations; building a caring economy
As part of the Labour Party Conference New Economy Fringe, Care Full & the Autonomy Institute will explore possibilities of a caring economy
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Martin James Flanagan @mjflanagan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's weird isn't it? When we talk about social care, the first question we get asked is; but who will pay for it? How much will it cost the tax payer? We have universal health and universal education yet for some reason we don't see the value in universal care. 1/4
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The Autonomy Institute @autonomy-institute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NEXT WEEK: 'From fixes to foundations; building a caring economy' Tues 29th September, 9am 📢 @indiaburgess.bsky.social | @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social | @ruthhannan.bsky.social | @sarahronan.bsky.social | Hannah Webster Sign-up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-fixes...?
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From fixes to foundations; building a caring economy
As part of the Labour Party Conference New Economy Fringe, Care Full & the Autonomy Institute will explore possibilities of a caring economy
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 25/09/2026
Our new report explains HOW and WHY @andyburnham.bsky.social should deliver public ownership - not just public control Take back our assets by forcing private companies to deliver LET THEM GO BUST when they fail, so the UK can own its public services 💧💡🚄🚌🏥📮 weownit.org.uk/research-and...
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How and why Andy Burnham should deliver public ownership
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New Economy Brief @neweconomybrief.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Timms Review has published its latest update and emerging recommendations on the future of disability benefits. This week we trace the recent history of disability benefit reform and ask what sustainable, progressive change might look like: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
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The Autonomy Institute @autonomy-institute.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
2/ 'From fixes to foundations; building a caring economy' Labour Party Conference New Economy Fringe with @carefull.bsky.social Tues 29th Sept, 9am Quaker Meeting House, Liverpool www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-fixes...
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From fixes to foundations; building a caring economy
As part of the Labour Party Conference New Economy Fringe, Care Full & the Autonomy Institute will explore possibilities of a caring economy
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We Care Campaign @wecarecampaign.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Do pop along if you’re T the Labour Party Fringe
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Ruth Hannan @ruthhannan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I'm honoured to be chairing such an awesome panel. Book your spot and join us.
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Martin James Flanagan @mjflanagan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Labour party conference attendees - have a look at this event in the fringe
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We're delighted to be co-hosting a panel at the Labour Party Fringe event with @autonomy-institute.bsky.social We have an amazing panel @indiaburgess.bsky.social @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social @hannahwebster.bsky.social @sarahronan.bsky.social
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Fuel Poverty Action @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Join us to demand energy justice 💡 19th September in Manchester 🐝 Book now www.ticketsource.com/fuel-poverty... #MakeGreenFair
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Martin James Flanagan @mjflanagan.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
@carefull.bsky.social - Hannah this time - in today's Guardian responding to a proposal about young people and incentivising care careers. If you have your copy to hand please read, and if you like what you hear please follow them!
Portion of a letter from Hannah Webster of CareFull think and do tank to Paul sagar's Guardian article suggesting a care first year for students in exchange for money off their uni fees. Letter is at - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/04/could-this-radical-idea-transform-social-care-in-the-ukSecond portion of a letter from Hannah Webster of CareFull think and do tank to Paul sagar's Guardian article suggesting a care first year for students in exchange for money off their uni feesFinal Portion of a letter from Hannah Webster of CareFull think and do tank to Paul sagar's Guardian article suggesting a care first year for students in exchange for money off their uni fees
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We were delighted the Guardian featured our letter in response to Paul Sagar's piece on social care. We agree we need to think radically about social care, but unless we address the devaluing & undervaluing of care by our economy. We won't create equity in society.
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Positive Money UK @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#TaxTheBanks 💰👉 bit.ly/TaxTheBanks
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Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing. The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...
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Martin James Flanagan @mjflanagan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Why is the question always "where will the money [for care] come from?" & why always assumed that we've already counted all the money that could possibly be classed as belonging to us? Please follow @carefull.bsky.social
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
As we begin big conversations about social care, and the question about how we fund it is raised. Remember, that there is money out there - it's just in the wrong places.
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Patriotic Millionaires UK @patmillsuk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A wealth tax is common sense, not rocket science. Of course people - including millionaires like us - overwhelmingly support it. £24bn a year for our country could be raised with a tiny 2% tax on wealth over £10m. It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It’s worth pausing on the scale of Burnham’s social care pitch. This could be the biggest reform to health in England in a generation. A universal care system - effectively a second NHS - would be revolutionary. Just free personal care would be lifechanging for older and disabled people.
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Look past the bigamy bit, and focus in on the idea that a man could earn enough money to financially support two families! At the same time tax was higher than it is now. Whilst in 2026 a household with two adults can often not earn enough to live well, let alone support a second family.
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Great to see the David Graeber Institute reflecting our thoughts and ethos.
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New Economy Brief @neweconomybrief.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
On 31 May, Colombians will go to the polls facing a fiscal crisis, an energy shock, and a question that goes to the heart of development economics: is there a way out of commodity dependency, or do you just keep digging? This week we take a closer look: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
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New Economy Brief @neweconomybrief.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Also including: - @carefull.bsky.social on renewing the welfare state - @thecccuk.bsky.social on maximum working temperatures - @thefinancelab.bsky.social on the UK's dirty money problem - @ippr.org on child poverty in working families and more.
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Martin James Flanagan @mjflanagan.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
"In a world where unpaid care ... is devalued, renewing our welfare state should be an ambitious act that ... reflects what our lives really look like ... We need to view our social security as a way to redistribute wealth, not leave communities in poverty". @carefull.bsky.social's new report here:
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
What if we championed and grew the foundations of our welfare state rather than continued to minimise them? It feels against the grain, but it's an ambition that we think deserves more support if we're ever to truly build a caring society.
Image of the sea with the text: Building a caring economy Renewing a welfare state adrift
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Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
(Not to mention the fact that, because there is no right to compassionate leave in this country apart from for dependents, quite a lot of sick notes are actually signing people off work because e.g. one of their parents has just died)
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Patriotic Millionaires UK @patmillsuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Millionaires are five times more concerned about doctors leaving the UK than they are about other millionaires emigrating 💸 Our poll also found millionaires are proud to live in the UK, and they're willing to pay more tax to invest in our country and its young people.
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Ruth Hannan @ruthhannan.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
The start of this article is really pertinent. Why is the unpaid care of families seen as a duty but no other aspects of life not? Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan
Carer’s allowance turns 50 this year, but it’s no reflection of the labour of the millions who cook, clean and nurse behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from war on Iran
Charities say energy companies, banks and defence companies stand to benefit from the economic fallout
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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
War is always a disaster for ordinary people. But once again it will be a bonanza for arms manufacturers, oil & gas giants & their financial backers. The govt must work for peace abroad & tax excess profits to protect people at home. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from war on Iran
Charities say energy companies, banks and defence companies stand to benefit from the economic fallout
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Proud that we co-signed this letter.
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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Yep - care is the core economy. Everything else is frills. Adam Smith missed this, but it is simply what economics means - the principles of family life. @carefull.bsky.social @citizennetwork.bsky.social
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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
“The ‘privatisation premium’, according to an analysis by the Common Wealth thinktank, sees almost a quarter of the average household energy bill – roughly £450 – flow today into corporate profits.” Our latest briefing covered in @theguardian.com 👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on EV charging: China took the right lessons from Britain’s past | Editorial
Editorial: Megawatt fast EV charging reflects a coordinated grid strategy the UK once used. Privatisation and fragmentation now make that infrastructure far harder to build
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Toby Murray @tbymrry.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
This is a great write up of an underreported story. (a) it's crazy that a minister responded "that's life" to a council in financial straits; (b) it's crazier still that £3m of extra funding will apparently fund so little care because the system is entirely run in private interests.
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We reference this excellent report in our latest blog post. The wealth extraction from public services should be deeply concerning to us all.
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Steve Reed, HCLG Minister allegedly said, “That’s life” in response to a discussion about Hartlepool’s request for additional funding to cover their children’s social care costs. Read our latest blog by @ruthhannan.bsky.social on the big problem in care carefulleconomy.co.uk/2026/03/04/t...
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Women's Budget Group @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Join our team! We’re recruiting for a Head of Research and Policy (maternity cover). Are you a feminist with a good knowledge of the main economic issues affecting women? Do you have great research skills, experience on policy, project management and people management skills?
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Earth4All @earth4all.life · 26/01/2026
It's #ReclaimTheEconomyWeek! Around the world, people are coming together to demand an economy that puts people and planet first - and showing how it's already being done. Sign the petition calling on leaders to redesign our economies to put people and planet at the centre: vist.ly/4p5xr
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
If you're interested in thinking about care differently, this could be a good place to start.
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
📅 Save the date! On Thursday 29th Jan, we'll be hosting a webinar to discuss the findings of our UK Poverty 2026 report. We'll share insight and discussion about our report that will set out the depth and breadth of poverty in the UK. Don't miss out, sign up now: bit.ly/459R16V
Promotional image for a JRF webinar titled "UK Poverty 2026: The essential guide to understanding poverty in the UK," featuring an adult pushing a stroller and walking with a child, set for January 29, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12 PM, with a red brick house in the background.
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
To relaunch our blog we're sharing our thoughts on the New Zealand court ruling on family carers employment status and rights. carefulleconomy.co.uk/perspectives/
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After pushing care to the margins for too long, we think it deserves a transformative relaunch. That’s why we’ve started Care Full, a space to think more expansively about care in a new…
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Thanks to @highpaycentre.bsky.social for showing how deep inequality runs. Is a CEO worth 1500 of the rest of us? We've (naturally) run the numbers for unpaid carers too; Melrose's CEO package is over 13,600x what carers live on. Our priorities are upside down. Let’s change them.
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High Pay Centre @highpaycentre.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The highest paid FTSE 100 CEO in 2025 took just over two hours to earn the same as the typical UK worker will all year. This level of inequality is both morally unacceptable and damaging to society. Can we really justify a top boss earning 1509 times the typical worker?
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Ruth Hannan @ruthhannan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
A wonderful piece on grassroots, local focused women-led solidarity action in Liverpool. Very inspiring. Worth a read @hannahwebster.bsky.social especially the march with the bin workers.
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Ruth Hannan @ruthhannan.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Four day week has real potential to shape a new improved way of working for us all. Especially those with a relationship to care. Deeply disappointing & maddening from the Gvnt. @autonomy-institute.bsky.social @4dayweek.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Four-day week may be considered a sign of failure, England councils told
Local government secretary writes to town halls warning them against ‘part-time work for full-time pay’
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Ruth Hannan @ruthhannan.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Reporting on the £28bn investment on energy infrastructure is making my blood boil. 2 days after our fuel poverty report. Green energy is seen as a cost but never any scrutiny of the £125billion energy company profits. carefulleconomy.co.uk/publications/
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Reports and publications Running on empty: unpaid carer’s experiences of fuel poverty in the UK An estimated 6.1 million households in the UK are in fuel poverty, their finances strained unde…
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Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
There are a few places left for our exciting London event on Friday with People's Economy. Exploring how London can centre care in its economy. Tickets are free and you can sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a...
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Building a London economy of care
How would London look and feel if care for ourselves, one another, and our planet, sat at the heart of how our economy works?
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