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.
Publications
Moving from extraction to accountability in special educational provision
15 May 2026
How to make private renting affordable
George Bangham, Grace Brown, Molly Harris, Jaya Sood
14 May 2026
Blog
Relying on interest rate hikes to fight inflation would be a counter-productive reaction to the energy crisis
Wasif Rahman, Theo Harris, Jaya Sood
29 April 2026
Towards a better balance of public and private infrastructure provision
21 April 2026
The government must take a three-pronged approach to avoid a triple crisis of soaring inflation, reduced demand and possible recession.
09 April 2026
How racialised pay gaps, weak social security, and high housing costs push households into borrowing to survive
02 April 2026
Discover inspiring new economy projects across the UK and the rules we need to change.