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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You can't bring down spending on welfare, without tackling the factors that are driving it. You need to invest in good jobs, transport, and lifting people out of poverty. Our deputy chief executive Hannah Peaker on Politics Live reacting to news from Tory Party Conference.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
People just can't afford another painful hike in energy bills. This government can - and must - step in to lower costs. Glad to see our proposal for a national energy guarantee featured today in the Guardian 👇 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/o...
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NEW: Without government action, energy bills are set to be £200 higher than they were at the peak of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read our new blog detailing our new analysis and explaining why we urgently need a national energy guarantee 👇 neweconomics.org/2026/10/gove...
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Government must act to protect essential energy consumption for all
Without government action, energy bills are set to be £200 higher than they were at the peak of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NEF analysis shows
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We need more democratic control over public essentials like energy, water and housing. Yesterday on @lbc.co.uk our Head of social policy George Bangham explained why👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Energy prices are going up AGAIN – this time by an average of £276. But we don’t have to accept a future of permanently rising bills. This government can stop prices spiraling – here’s how 🧵
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Beth Stratford @bethstratford.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Well, I for one am an economist who supports rent controls! Here’s why 🧵: Markets only work well if: -buyers & sellers have roughly equal power -producers respond to price signals & expand supply in response to scarcity -buyers can walk away if prices get too high
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our CEO Danny Sriskandarajah spoke to @aljazeera.com, giving his initial reaction to Andy Burnham's speech at Labour Conference this afternoon.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our Senior economist Jaya Sood on BBC News this morning explaining how the government can cut the cost of living ahead of the Budget next month 👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is much needed reform👏 The privatisation of the electricity grid has meant excessive profits for shareholders at the expense of us, the bill payers. It's time the government started to right this wrong. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Burnham promises to roll back privatisation with government-backed grid plan
Exclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On LBC news last week, NEF assistant researcher Kamran Malekzai explained why further cutting the cost of public transport for young people - including introducing free bus travel for under 25s - is key to addressing the NEETs crisis.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our Deputy CEO Hannah Peaker responds to Chancellor John Healey's speech at Labour Conference today 👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Will you be at Labour Party Conference? Want to hear about how we transform the economy and start to untangle 40 years of neoliberalsim? Don't miss these events with NEF: neweconomics.org/2026/09/nef-...
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NEF at the Labour Party Conference 2026
Together we can change the rules to protect the planet, share the wealth and give everyone a say in how the economy is run.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Great line up for this Positive Money event at Labour Party conference (including our chief exec @dhnnjyn.bsky.social)! Don't miss it - sign up below👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How have US attacks on Iran impacted the global economy? What should Andy Burnham do about spiraling energy costs at the budget? And how do we escape the cycle of price shocks for good? Find out on the final episode of Shockwave - a mini series from the New Economics Podcast.
Text: Strikes on Iran and the future of energy. In the final episode of SHOCKWAVE, we explore: today’s energy crisis, prompted by the US and Israeli war on Iran, what the government should do to lower energy costs at the budget, how we build an economy that’s more resilient to energy price shocks
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
One week left to apply for our senior community organiser vacancy as part of our Power to Prosper programme. ⚡Senior community organiser (Power to Prosper) ⚡Hours: 35hrs/week ⚡Salary: Starting from £48,000 ⚡Deadline: Thursday 1 October Link to apply in the next post ⬇️ 1/2
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
One week left to apply for our senior community organiser vacancy as part of our Power to Prosper programme. ⚡Senior community organiser (Power to Prosper) ⚡Hours: 35hrs/week ⚡Salary: Starting from £48,000 ⚡Deadline: Thursday 1 October Link to apply in the next post ⬇️ 1/2
Cartoon graphic with arm holding a sign reading "We're hiring!"
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"While families struggle with the cost of living, billions of pounds of public money flow to commercial banks every year," said @jayasood.bsky.social in the Daily Mirror. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Labour donor demands end to £30bn subsidy to banks to help struggling households
Energy tycoon Dale Vince has joined those calling for bumper Bank of England interest payments to lenders to be halted, and for the money to be used to help households with the cost of living
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"A whole generation has been let down by successive governments that have failed to acknowledge the realities experienced by young people, especially those from low-income households." Kamran Malekzai in @bigissue.com www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
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Fix the cost of living to fix UK NEETS youth unemployment crisis
It’s not just about ensuring young people have enough jobs and training, simply being able to afford getting to work is vital, writes New Economics Foundation’s Kamran Malekzai.
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George Bangham @georgebangham.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Dale Vince gets the first half right… Finally closing the gap between CGT and Income Tax at the Budget: a no-brainer. But tying this very good policy to calls for more Personal Allowance hikes: please spare us. www.telegraph.co.uk/money/tax/ca...
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The government can intervene to lower prices, helping to manage inflation and reduce the likelihood of higher interest rates. This will then give them the space to make the investments we need to untangle 40 years of neoliberalism. Hannah Peaker on Radio 4's Today programme.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today we've joined with trade unions, climate groups and other think tanks to urge this government to scale up the National Wealth Fund to deliver the investment needed to create green jobs, strengthen local economies and bring down energy bills.💪 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy
Unions, thinktanks and others say overhaul could provide investment Britain needs
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
When you look at what's going on in the economy, the Bank of England was right to hold interest rates. Senior economist @jayasood.bsky.social spoke to Channel 4 news.
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Jaya Sood @jayasood.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
1/ A lot went down with the Bank of England today. Brilliant to see increased coordination between the Bank and the Treasury's Debt Management Office (DMO) to reduce the fiscal cost of Quantitative Tightening -> the Bank selling off bonds it bought during QE. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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BOE Scraps Long-End Gilt Sales in Plan to Unwind QE by 2034
The Bank of England gave Britain’s bond market some much needed relief with an overhaul of its plan for selling off excess gilts that piled up on its balance sheet in the previous decade.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This government can take action at the budget to bring down prices. Our Senior economist Jaya Sood explained how on @lbc.co.uk this afternoon 👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Reminder that we are hiring an exciting new role as Senior Community Organiser for Power to Prosper - our national community wealth building programme. Full details on our website: neweconomics.org/about/work-w...
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Senior community organiser - Power to Prosper
Together we can change the rules to protect the planet, share the wealth and give everyone a say in how the economy is run.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Limits on political donations aren’t enough to stop extreme wealth polluting our democracy. We need an extreme wealth line. Our CEO Danny Sriskandarajah explains why 👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Great to see our research about the massive impact of fossil fuels on European inflation featured in @euobserver.com as well as @businessgreen.bsky.social 👇 www.businessgreen.com/news-analysi...
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Fossil fuel volatility threatens bleak winter for European economies
New study calculates that every 10 per cent increase in oil and has prices pushes up European inflation by up to 0.36 per cent
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today’s figures - driven by the Iran war - make two things absolutely clear: 1. We must get off fossil fuels. Fast. 2. We urgently need cost of living interventions at the budget which both provide immediate relief for people & actually help cut inflation long-term. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq...
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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation rate up to 3.1%
Inflation has moved further away from the Bank of England's 2% target as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Pick one: - Expand Heathrow for the benefit of wealthy airport shareholders and ultra-frequent flyers - Stick to our climate targets to protect ourselves and our communities from harm The Climate Change Committee is clear we can't have both. www.ft.com/content/a8cd...
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Heathrow expansion incompatible with climate goals, UK government advisers warn
New runway would emit as much CO₂ as the city of Birmingham, says independent Climate Change Committee
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Positive Money Europe @positivemoneyeu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Fossil fuels are the biggest driver of #inflation in almost every EU country. The ECB's response - hiking rates - makes it worse, choking off investment in the renewables that could shield us from these shocks. New research from our friends @neweconomics.bsky.social: euobserver.com/237215/fossi...
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
UK could 'unlock' 100 more ̷o̷i̷l̷ ̷a̷n̷d̷ ̷g̷a̷s̷ ̷p̷r̷o̷j̷e̷c̷t̷s̷ expensive climate disasters, say ̷n̷o̷r̷t̷h̷ ̷s̷e̷a̷ ̷b̷o̷s̷s̷e̷s̷ those set to make millions keeping bills high and supercharging the climate crisis. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses
The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
NEW: fossil fuel shocks pose the biggest inflation risk to European countries - but European Central Bank (@ecb.europa.eu) policy, including this week's interest rate hike, is blocking progress towards the green transition needed to avoid future shocks. 🧵
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Last night, we were delighted to launch our new essay collection, Rethinking the UK's Role in a Fractured World, with a fantastic keynote speech from @kirstymcneill.bsky.social - the Minister for International Development.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We need rent controls. 🧵 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants
The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Looking forward to welcoming minister McNeill @kirstymcneill.bsky.social tonight to launch our new essay collection, Rethinking the UK’s Role in a Fractured World. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘Sweat the asset’: new development minister plots path to make UK aid count
Kirsty McNeill reaffirms Labour’s 0.7% of GDP pledge and promises value for money to allay voter concerns
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
HMRC could be collecting billions more in revenue from existing wealth taxes. For @newstatesman1913.bsky.social, our Head of Social Policy, George Bangham, explains how✍️ www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/ec...
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The cost of untaxed wealth
HMRC reforms could unlock billions to fund the UK’s growth ambitions
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Most people already feel their lives are detached from things like national GDP. The cost of living crisis means, despite growth, millions are simply unable to afford anything but the very basics. If we want to improve people’s lives, next month’s budget must change that. 🧵
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Reminder that expanding Heathrow: - Turbocharges the climate crisis - Actually CUTS jobs across the country - Overwhelmingly benefits ultra-frequent business flyers It must not go ahead. 🧵 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Government has ‘given the go-ahead’ to Heathrow expansion, says Chancellor
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has previously expressed concerns over the plans to build a third runway at the west London airport.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Since 1990, we've lost £200 BILLION to private shareholders through privatisation. In Episode 4 of SHOCKWAVE, we explore the privatisation of our energy system and ask what the long-term impact of this transformation has been.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This government can deliver an ambitious budget. Our Senior economist Jaya Sood on @lbc.co.uk yesterday 👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Our view: The chancellor is right to say that the UK needs more investment across the country. But for too long we have relied on markets and foreign investors to take the lead, resulting in value being extracted from, rather than invested in, our economy... www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
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Healey pledges growth but acknowledges high government borrowing costs in first speech as chancellor
John Healey says the UK economy is "turning a corner" as he announces a £150m fund for fast-growing firms in the north of England.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Don't trust anyone claiming that higher borrowing means we need austerity 2.0. The way through volatile bond markets is clear: Cut the cost of living to control inflation. And get off fossil fuels - fast - to stop our hypersensitivity to global energy shocks. Here's how👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Heathrow expansion = job LOSSES Alex Chapman, our Head of Economic and Environmental Policy, at the Transport Select Committee yesterday explained why Heathrow expansion will lead to net job losses across the country 👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
NEW: The UN just confirmed El Niño will extend into February next year. Meaning more catastrophic climate impacts ravaging communities across the world. The climate crisis is supersizing these disasters. Our government must stop pouring fuel on the flames 👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Did you know that UK inflation hit 25% in 1975? 🎈 In episode 3 of SHOCKWAVE, we explore how the multiple, severe oil crises rocked the UK economy and ask why - 50 years later - international oil crises are still defining our political and economic reality.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Our Senior economist Jaya Sood on @lbc.co.uk news this morning explaining why today’s borrowing news does not mean the government can’t fund ambitious investment 👇
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Reminder: the UK is far more exposed to global bond market volatility than it needs to be. This government can change that – by investing in bringing down the cost of living and getting us off the rollercoaster of international fossil fuel markets. 🧵
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Two exciting job opportunities for people who want to make a difference closing soon! Associate director advocacy and communications at NEF (deadline tomorrow): neweconomics.org/about/work-w... Lead organiser at Power to Prosper (deadline Thursday): neweconomics.org/about/work-w... Please share✨
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Associate director advocacy and communications
Together we can change the rules to protect the planet, share the wealth and give everyone a say in how the economy is run.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Make no mistake: these energy bill rises don’t have to be our new normal. But bills will keep rising until we get off the rollercoaster of expensive international fossil fuel markets. 🧵 bbc.com/news/articles/cqjkl1xvgw5o?xtor=AL-71-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitte
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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Episode 2 of ⚡️SHOCKWAVE⚡️is OUT NOW. Join us to explore the 1956 Suez crisis and what it tells us about our ongoing dependence on international fossil fuel markets and the fervent debate about the future of North Sea oil and gas. Available wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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