For 40 years, NEF has turned bold ideas, robust research and community power into real-world change to build a new economy that works for people and planet.
Rebuild public services to give everyone access to life's essentials.
Forge a green economy to address the climate crisis and create new opportunities.
Democratise ownership of the economy and devolve political power.
Blog
While we enjoy the less frantic approach to policy making for now, let's reform the fiscal rules and build a more stable policy environment
27 February 2026
If the EU wants to meet its economic and environmental goals, it needs to reject deregulation in favour of a bolder approach
Maike Schmidt
18 February 2026
Publications
Assessing the link between conditionality and poor quality employment
Max Mosley, Tom Stephens
10 February 2026
Our domestic tourism industry is entering a new stage of decline - with costal and countryside destinations seeing the biggest collapse
09 February 2026
Fixing an outdated tax system in the age of extreme wealth
30 January 2026
A new approach to business rates that is fairer, more efficient and more productive.
23 January 2026
Discover inspiring new economy projects across the UK and the rules we need to change.