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Rise in financial hardship key driver of increase in disability benefit claims

Research by New Economics Foundation challenges government’s justification for restricting access to benefits

07 May 2025

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What’s behind the rise in disability benefit claims?

Rising rates of disability colliding with greater financial hardship are pushing more people to seek support

Max Mosley, Tom Pollard

06 May 2025

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Blaming the blackout on net zero won’t keep the lights on

The blackout in Spain and Portugal is a reminder of the complexities involved in modernising our energy systems. Rather than retreating from net zero we need to rise to the challenge.

Chaitanya Kumar

29 April 2025

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When economic shocks are the norm, coordination trumps chaos

A collaborative approach to domestic monetary and fiscal policy is essential in an increasingly shock-ridden world

Jaya Sood, Dominic Caddick

25 April 2025

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Fall in inflation offers little comfort following rise in bills, NEF warns

Measures to reduce bills and boost incomes would protect people in the long run

16 April 2025

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Expanding Luton airport will not deliver economic benefits government wants

NEF responds to government’s decision to approve Luton airport expansion plans

03 April 2025

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Domestic tourism spending in Britain falls by £3bn, NEF analysis reveals

Analysis published as Luton airport expansion decision is expected, shows spending in British coastal regions is already in serious decline

03 April 2025

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Germany’s U-turn proves Europe’s fiscal framework must change

Europe now has the opportunity to break free from rules that have prevented it from building stronger economies

Sebastian Mang

01 April 2025

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The true scale and impact of benefit cuts for ill and disabled people

NEF analysis shows the cuts will hit ill and disabled people by almost £2bn more than what has been widely reported

Tom Pollard, Hollie Wright, Max Mosley

31 March 2025

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Spring statement austerity measures could hit GDP by up to £12.6bn by 2029/30, wiping out savings from benefit reforms

The cost of poverty and public service cuts are likely to spill over and damage growth

26 March 2025

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Spring statement cuts will undermine growth forecast, NEF warns

NEF reacts to the spring statement

26 March 2025

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Austerity is a false economy

The fiscal rules are no real reflection of the financial risks the country faces, and cuts may make things worse

Dominic Caddick

24 March 2025

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