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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Lab is closed this week. 🌿 Here's why - As an organisation holding others to account, it’s vital we live by the values we seek to inspire. For our work to remain sustainable, we need a culture that supports longevity. We close every August for a week of organisational rest. Back on Mon 24 Aug

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

If government worked with the Bank of England on a nationwide scheme to rollout out home solar power, backed by low-interest loans at 2%, the average eligible household could save £250 a year, even while paying back their loan. 3/3 Read more here: neweconomics.org/2026/07/fina...

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Imagine being able to power your home on this summer's sunshine. ☀️ But right now solar panels are too expensive for most households. The Solar Saver scheme proposed by @neweconomics.bsky.social and @thefinancelab.bsky.social wants to make clean energy affordable for everyone. 1/3

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

'Too often it's those with the least who end up paying the most'. There is real potential to use the Financial Services Bill to drive big changes in financial services. We're excited to work with peers, and our allies in civil society and industry to make sure the opportunity doesn't pass us by.

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Thanks to Baroness Kramer and other peers who spoke during Financial Services Bill debate this week and explained why we need to grow #CreditUnions and #CDFIs if we want a financial system that works for everyone New blog here: tinyurl.com/mrx7ejeu @fbfacampaign.bsky.social #FairBankingForAll

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

At least £325 billion of dirty money from financial crime, money laundering, corruption, illegal trade and tax dodging flows through the UK every year and causes real harm, read our report here. bit.ly/4u3mBgj

'The UK's financial sector is playing a central role in supporting illicit financial flows - harming our economy, taking money from public services and supporting crime.' Jesse Griffiths, Lab CEO

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Nearly 9 in 10 people in the UK want the government to take economic crime more seriously. They’re right to. New research shows at least £325 billion in money linked to corruption, tax dodging and organised crime flows through the UK every year. tinyurl.com/5n88krdn

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We’re officially one of the first 100 Living Pension employers in the UK! #LivingPensions

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Even after the UK phased out coal power, pension schemes are still financing coal overseas. This risks savers’ money and the climate — which is why peers are calling for stronger Government action via the Pension Schemes Bill. 👉 filab.uk/4rUMbU1

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

UK pension funds are still financing coal expansion abroad — despite the UK phasing out coal at home. “It is absurd that our pension funds continue to finance its expansion overseas.” Our new briefing shows why it’s time to divest. 👉 filab.uk/3O07Qvn

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

More than £10.5bn of UK pension savings are invested in thermal coal - the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel. That’s bad for pension savers, the economy, and the climate. Read our new research with LINGO Initiative. filab.uk/3ZNdX8O

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Big moment for fair finance. Gareth Thomas MP’s Ten Minute Rule Bill for a Fair Banking Act has passed. It would rate banks on equitable access to credit and push real support for underserved communities and SMEs @gareththomasmp.bsky.social @fbfacampaign.bsky.social #FairBankingForAll

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

The Pension Schemes Bill could play a game-changing role in tackling climate change and protecting our savings. Find out more, including our proposal for government action: bit.ly/444BJjD

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Why are our pensions being used to fund fossil fuels and deforestation to the tune of billions of pounds, threatening our prosperity in older age and indeed our savings? Today @annagelderdmp.bsky.social‬ rightly asked the government what the new Pension Schemes Bill would do to change this.

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

“We all need to know that we’re going to have at least two things to live on when we get to retirement - enough money and a safe planet.” Alex Lawther is right! Join him in calling for fairer, greener pensions www.thenational.scot/news/nationa... to.350.org/pensions

An image of solar panels and wind farms with the text "Demand Fairer Greener Pensions For Everyone" on top

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

The biggest review of the pensions system in a generation is underway. We're calling for: 💷 Decent pensions for all. ☀️ A just transition to a thriving low-carbon economy. 🚫 A phase-out of funding for fossil fuels, deforestation and other harmful industries. Sign now: to.350.org/pensions @350.org

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

How can a scaled-up National Wealth Fund and ambitious pensions reform boost investment for sustainable growth? Our CEO @jesselgriffiths.bsky.social shared new proposals for how alongside ThePLSA and @prospectunion.bsky.social at the @tuceconomics.bsky.social pensions conference yesterday.

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How can the National Wealth Fund work with pension schemes to deliver sustainable growth?

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

“More important than anything is to make a statement, to say that we need a fair credit system.” @fbfacampaign.bsky.social #michaelsheengiveaway #FairBankingForAll fairbankingforall.org

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Want to support @mchshe.bsky.social calls for a Fair Banking Act? Take action with @fbfacampaign.bsky.social and Just Money Movement here! #FairBankingForAll justmoney.eaction.online/FairBanking

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Fantastic to hear @mchshe.bsky.social advocating for change to our credit system through a Fair Banking Act in his Channel 4 documentary. Find out more about the @FBfACampaign here: fairbankingforall.org

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Our response to the government’s pension plans announced this week ⬇️

Quote in white on grey background saying: “This is basically oversold: the money that is being 'unlocked' is already being invested by pension funds - all that happens now is companies have greater flexibility to use it for other purposes, which don't necessarily include investment. Far greater ambition is needed to tackle the real pensions crisis: the majority of the population are saving so little they are looking forward to miserable retirements. This is why the government is right to promise the biggest reform of pensions for nearly 20 years, and why we need that reform to be ambitious. Pension savers are also facing an uncertain future because of the climate and nature crises, but the government is yet to say how its reforms will support greater investment in the green industries of the future. ”
With text below in green: Jesse Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer, Finance Innovation Lab

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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

The Chancellor has postponed a vital review of the UK’s broken pensions system. www.ft.com/content/d102... Our Head of Advocacy, @marloesnicholls.bsky.social, responds ⬇️

White text on a grey background: It's extremely worrying that the Chancellor appears to be stepping back from Labour's promise to fix the UK's broken pensions system.
As things stand, millions of us are going to be facing poverty in retirement. The Pensions Review is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stop the UK from sleepwalking into this crisis. There will never be an easy time to overhaul the system, but kicking the can down the road now is simply irresponsible.

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