With less than a month until the general election, we’ve been hearing a lot about the state of the UK economy. But from the way politicians talk, you could forget that our economy is made up of people. We make up the economy – whether we’re getting the train to work, taking our kids to a play group, or going out for a meal with friends. This election is taking place against a backdrop of decades of underinvestment. More than four in 10 households cannot afford life’s essentials. Whoever forms the next government, they cannot be afraid to invest – otherwise our economy will never improve.
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Half of universal credit claimants ‘lose money through automatic DWP deductions’ Our analysis showing the impact of automatic debt deductions was covered by the Guardian, the Express, the Mirror, the Sun, the Big Issue,
“Economists agree we need investment” NEF chief executive Danny Sriskandarajah appeared on BBC Newsnight talk about the state of the UK economy. He also spoke to LBC and TalkTV about the challenges facing a future government. Hannah Peaker spoke to Times Radio about inflation and interest rates. NEF’s polling on inflation with the Stop the Squeeze coalition was covered by HuffPost (twice).
Coalition urges ECB to strengthen its climate commitments Green Central Banking covered our open letter, alongside other organisations, to the European Central Bank. Theo Harris also spoke to Green Central Banking about NEF’s proposals to green the Bank of England.
Losing altitude: Study reveals business flights down nearly four million on pre-pandemic levels Our analysis showing the decline in businesses flights was covered by the Guardian, BusinessGreen, and CityAM.
Union urges Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without plan for jobs Chaitanya Kumar spoke to the Guardian (twice) about Labour’s plans to ban new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea.
More than four in 10 council homes sold under Right to Buy now owned by private landlords Our report on the impact of right to buy was covered by The Mirror, the Guardian, the Big Issue and Inside Housing.
Europe can’t afford another austerity crisis Our work showing the flaws in the EU’s new fiscal rules was covered by Euronews and Parliament Magazine. NEF chief executive Danny Sriskandarajah spoke to Euronews about how to deliver the EU’s green transition.
Thinktank reveals rise in spending on most expensive type of temporary accommodation in England Our analysis on the cost of temporary accommodation to councils was covered by Inside Housing, who also covered our analysis showing the amount of housing benefit being paid to private landlords.
Labour’s Tax Crackdown Could Be Dampened By “Bigger Public Finance Challenge”, Economists Warn Dominic Caddick spoke to PoliticsHome about Labour’s plans to crack down on tax avoidance.
We are hiring! NEF is looking for a senior community organiser to work on an exciting partnership project on poverty, inequality and problem debt in the UK. Deadline to apply is 15 June – more information can be found here.
