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The Bank of England is costing us billions

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The Bank of England is costing us billions

New figures show the Treasury is to give the Bank £130bn over the next five years to cover its losses. That could pay for half a million social homes

17 February 2025

In the news, January 2025

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In the news, January 2025

Media coverage of the New Economics Foundation

31 January 2025

How local services are showing there is another way to provide for communities

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How local services are showing there is another way to provide for communities

While the government looks to cut public spending, the Social Guarantee has found examples of local service providers finding innovative ways to meet needs

18 February 2025

Ofgem price cap rise shows UK far too exposed to volatile global fossil fuel prices

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Ofgem price cap rise shows UK far too exposed to volatile global fossil fuel prices

The New Economics Foundation responds to Ofgem's energy price cap increase today

25 February 2025

NEF responds to Climate Change Committee’s seventh carbon budget

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NEF responds to Climate Change Committee’s seventh carbon budget

Latest CCC report shows why net zero is essential for the environment and the economy, NEF says

26 February 2025

Proposed benefits cuts show the folly of self-imposed fiscal rules

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Proposed benefits cuts show the folly of self-imposed fiscal rules

NEF responds to today's news that this government is drawing up billions in cuts to welfare spending

05 March 2025

Britain is now following a developing country economic model – and we know where that leads

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Britain is now following a developing country economic model – and we know where that leads

Danny Sriskandarajah writes for the Guardian

06 March 2025

Austerity is a false economy

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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

24 March 2025

Spring statement cuts will undermine growth forecast, NEF warns

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Spring statement cuts will undermine growth forecast, NEF warns

NEF reacts to the spring statement

26 March 2025

The cost of Reform UK's anti-environmental policies

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The cost of Reform UK's anti-environmental policies

Reform UK has said it will scrap net zero and cut all renewable subsidies - the impact would be hugely damaging

30 May 2025

Capital spending alone won't improve people's living standards

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Capital spending alone won't improve people's living standards

Spending review shows Chancellor remains held back by self-imposed fiscal rules, warns NEF

11 June 2025

Departmental spending under Rachel Reeves is growing slower than under Rishi Sunak

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Departmental spending under Rachel Reeves is growing slower than under Rishi Sunak

NEF analysis of spending review also shows current government has shifted priority significantly towards capital spending compared to previous administration 

11 June 2025

Introducing: the ultra-frequent flyer

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Introducing: the ultra-frequent flyer

Meet the real beneficiaries of the UK government’s airport obsession

18 June 2025

Medium-haul flights are soaring – and it’s a problem for the planet

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Medium-haul flights are soaring – and it’s a problem for the planet

The average mileage of an international flight departing the UK has increased about 60 miles since 2019

23 June 2025

European defence spending soars, but climate and care are still 'unaffordable'?

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European defence spending soars, but climate and care are still 'unaffordable'?

If governments can consider raising defence spending to 5% of GDP, they cannot in the same breath say there is no money to strengthen care and fix the housing crises

23 June 2025

What's behind the rise in disability benefit claims

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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

06 May 2025

Offer £20 first flight discount in package to make flying fairer and reduce emissions, say economists

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Offer £20 first flight discount in package to make flying fairer and reduce emissions, say economists

Report sets out how discount alongside ultra-frequent flyer levy could help reduce flights, cut emissions and raise £6bn

27 May 2025

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

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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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