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New Economy Brief is a regular round-up of key economic news and analysis, all digestible in a 5-minute read.
We’ll be posting the latest edition here every week to help you stay up to date with the most important debates about the economy.
New Economy Brief is a regular round-up of key economic news and analysis, all digestible in a 5-minute read.
We’ll be posting the latest edition here every week to help you stay up to date with the most important debates about the economy.
Fears are mounting that the AI bubble will burst. How might this affect the UK? This week's New Economy Brief takes a look. www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/the-ai-bubble
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Fears are mounting that the AI bubble will burst. How might this affect the UK? This week's New Economy Brief takes a look. www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/the-ai-bubble
The National Wealth Fund recently celebrated its first birthday.
This week's New Economy Brief explores how it has developed so far, whether its ambition matches the scale of the challenges facing the UK economy, and how to increase its impact: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
This week's New Economy Brief explores how it has developed so far, whether its ambition matches the scale of the challenges facing the UK economy, and how to increase its impact: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The National Wealth Fund recently celebrated its first birthday.
This week's New Economy Brief explores how it has developed so far, whether its ambition matches the scale of the challenges facing the UK economy, and how to increase its impact: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
This week's New Economy Brief explores how it has developed so far, whether its ambition matches the scale of the challenges facing the UK economy, and how to increase its impact: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
The Renters' Rights Act became law last week - the biggest change to private renting in a generation.
Will it "transform the experience of private renting", like the government says?
This week's New Economy Brief takes a closer look: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/a...
Will it "transform the experience of private renting", like the government says?
This week's New Economy Brief takes a closer look: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/a...
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Renters' Rights Act became law last week - the biggest change to private renting in a generation.
Will it "transform the experience of private renting", like the government says?
This week's New Economy Brief takes a closer look: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/a...
Will it "transform the experience of private renting", like the government says?
This week's New Economy Brief takes a closer look: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/a...
On the International Day of Care and Support, this week’s New Economy Brief explores what the Carer's Allowance scandal tells us about how our economy and society undervalue care: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
October 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
On the International Day of Care and Support, this week’s New Economy Brief explores what the Carer's Allowance scandal tells us about how our economy and society undervalue care: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
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Ahead of Budget, where do voters stand on tax and the dilemmas facing government?
Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this.
TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab.
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Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this.
TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Ahead of Budget, where do voters stand on tax and the dilemmas facing government?
Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this.
TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab.
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Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this.
TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab.
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Last week the world’s finance ministers gathered in Washington DC for the IMF and World Bank’s Annual Meetings.
This week we give a brief summary of key themes from the meetings and what they mean for the upcoming UK government’s Autumn Budget: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/r...
This week we give a brief summary of key themes from the meetings and what they mean for the upcoming UK government’s Autumn Budget: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/r...
October 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Last week the world’s finance ministers gathered in Washington DC for the IMF and World Bank’s Annual Meetings.
This week we give a brief summary of key themes from the meetings and what they mean for the upcoming UK government’s Autumn Budget: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/r...
This week we give a brief summary of key themes from the meetings and what they mean for the upcoming UK government’s Autumn Budget: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/r...
The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at risk, with an annual $4.2tn gap between funds committed & what's needed to achieve them.
This week we cover discussions about the SDGs at last month's UN General Assembly & look ahead to COP30. neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
This week we cover discussions about the SDGs at last month's UN General Assembly & look ahead to COP30. neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
October 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at risk, with an annual $4.2tn gap between funds committed & what's needed to achieve them.
This week we cover discussions about the SDGs at last month's UN General Assembly & look ahead to COP30. neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
This week we cover discussions about the SDGs at last month's UN General Assembly & look ahead to COP30. neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
This week's New Economy Brief looks at the crisis in local government funding - its roots, its consequences and possible solutions:
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October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This week's New Economy Brief looks at the crisis in local government funding - its roots, its consequences and possible solutions:
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What could the government’s new focus on 'contribution' mean for policy? This week's New Economy Brief explores the economic themes in the Chancellor's speech and what they might signal ahead of the Autumn Budget: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/l...
October 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
What could the government’s new focus on 'contribution' mean for policy? This week's New Economy Brief explores the economic themes in the Chancellor's speech and what they might signal ahead of the Autumn Budget: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/l...
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10 years ago in a landmark speech, Mark Carney warned of the threat the climate crisis poses to financial security - but the Bank of England is yet to heed it.
We joined 10 other organisations in calling on MPs to change that.
Full story in @theguardian.com 👉 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
We joined 10 other organisations in calling on MPs to change that.
Full story in @theguardian.com 👉 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
September 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
10 years ago in a landmark speech, Mark Carney warned of the threat the climate crisis poses to financial security - but the Bank of England is yet to heed it.
We joined 10 other organisations in calling on MPs to change that.
Full story in @theguardian.com 👉 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
We joined 10 other organisations in calling on MPs to change that.
Full story in @theguardian.com 👉 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
What was in the US-UK Tech Prosperity deal? How does it fit into wider trade negotiations with the US? And what are the implications of conceding to the demands of the ‘Big Tech’ lobby? We explore all this and more in this week's New Economy Brief: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
September 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
What was in the US-UK Tech Prosperity deal? How does it fit into wider trade negotiations with the US? And what are the implications of conceding to the demands of the ‘Big Tech’ lobby? We explore all this and more in this week's New Economy Brief: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
This week we’re looking at the recent challenges to the Federal Reserve’s independence from the Trump administration and their broader implications for central banking – including whether the current approach is fit for purpose: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/c...
September 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This week we’re looking at the recent challenges to the Federal Reserve’s independence from the Trump administration and their broader implications for central banking – including whether the current approach is fit for purpose: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/c...
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Welcome to Rip-Off Britain.
A country remade by privatisation.
Our latest project — Who Owns Britain? — explores how a radical experiment transformed our society and shapes your life.
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A country remade by privatisation.
Our latest project — Who Owns Britain? — explores how a radical experiment transformed our society and shapes your life.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Welcome to Rip-Off Britain.
A country remade by privatisation.
Our latest project — Who Owns Britain? — explores how a radical experiment transformed our society and shapes your life.
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A country remade by privatisation.
Our latest project — Who Owns Britain? — explores how a radical experiment transformed our society and shapes your life.
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As the UK gvt welcomes USA President Donald Trump & tech CEOs today, the future of the Digital Services Tax seemingly hangs in the balance.
Our Policy and Advocacy Manager was on BBC News making the case for taxing highly profitable Big Tech.
Read more: taxjustice.uk/blog/digital...
Our Policy and Advocacy Manager was on BBC News making the case for taxing highly profitable Big Tech.
Read more: taxjustice.uk/blog/digital...
September 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
As the UK gvt welcomes USA President Donald Trump & tech CEOs today, the future of the Digital Services Tax seemingly hangs in the balance.
Our Policy and Advocacy Manager was on BBC News making the case for taxing highly profitable Big Tech.
Read more: taxjustice.uk/blog/digital...
Our Policy and Advocacy Manager was on BBC News making the case for taxing highly profitable Big Tech.
Read more: taxjustice.uk/blog/digital...
High on the agenda at this year’s TUC Congress is to ‘organise the unorganised’.
This week we look at sectoral collective bargaining, including looking at the government’s plans for Fair Pay Agreements and the economic case for extending them in the UK: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
This week we look at sectoral collective bargaining, including looking at the government’s plans for Fair Pay Agreements and the economic case for extending them in the UK: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
September 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
High on the agenda at this year’s TUC Congress is to ‘organise the unorganised’.
This week we look at sectoral collective bargaining, including looking at the government’s plans for Fair Pay Agreements and the economic case for extending them in the UK: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
This week we look at sectoral collective bargaining, including looking at the government’s plans for Fair Pay Agreements and the economic case for extending them in the UK: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
This week, we explore the tax options the Chancellor has available to raise revenue at the Autumn Budget – and how different reforms could impact the economy and public finances: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/c...
September 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This week, we explore the tax options the Chancellor has available to raise revenue at the Autumn Budget – and how different reforms could impact the economy and public finances: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/c...
Failing to learn the lessons of the past?
This week we look at the Chancellor's recent financial services reforms and the analyse the risks of relying on deregulation to deliver growth: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
This week we look at the Chancellor's recent financial services reforms and the analyse the risks of relying on deregulation to deliver growth: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
August 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Failing to learn the lessons of the past?
This week we look at the Chancellor's recent financial services reforms and the analyse the risks of relying on deregulation to deliver growth: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
This week we look at the Chancellor's recent financial services reforms and the analyse the risks of relying on deregulation to deliver growth: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
This week's New Economy Brief looks at whether the government’s proposals for stronger regulation will fix the water sector, and explains the economic and political arguments being put forward for public ownership: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
July 31, 2025 at 9:49 AM
This week's New Economy Brief looks at whether the government’s proposals for stronger regulation will fix the water sector, and explains the economic and political arguments being put forward for public ownership: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
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🚨 NEW from our #UBS Hub
“On the Horizon: Climate-Induced Inflation and the Price of Food” 📈
Our latest report shows how climate shocks are already driving up food prices — and could push nearly 1 million people into poverty by 2050
Excl. in @theguardian.com: buff.ly/DztJhiC
“On the Horizon: Climate-Induced Inflation and the Price of Food” 📈
Our latest report shows how climate shocks are already driving up food prices — and could push nearly 1 million people into poverty by 2050
Excl. in @theguardian.com: buff.ly/DztJhiC
July 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
🚨 NEW from our #UBS Hub
“On the Horizon: Climate-Induced Inflation and the Price of Food” 📈
Our latest report shows how climate shocks are already driving up food prices — and could push nearly 1 million people into poverty by 2050
Excl. in @theguardian.com: buff.ly/DztJhiC
“On the Horizon: Climate-Induced Inflation and the Price of Food” 📈
Our latest report shows how climate shocks are already driving up food prices — and could push nearly 1 million people into poverty by 2050
Excl. in @theguardian.com: buff.ly/DztJhiC
What will 3C of warming do to the UK economy?
This week we explain why net zero is cheaper and climate damages are more expensive than previously thought, and why we need fiscal reforms to enable more investment in tackling and adapting to climate change: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
This week we explain why net zero is cheaper and climate damages are more expensive than previously thought, and why we need fiscal reforms to enable more investment in tackling and adapting to climate change: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
July 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
What will 3C of warming do to the UK economy?
This week we explain why net zero is cheaper and climate damages are more expensive than previously thought, and why we need fiscal reforms to enable more investment in tackling and adapting to climate change: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
This week we explain why net zero is cheaper and climate damages are more expensive than previously thought, and why we need fiscal reforms to enable more investment in tackling and adapting to climate change: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
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The government's new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness strategy risks undermining its industrial policy & growth mission.
Here's my analysis:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/govern...
Here's my analysis:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/govern...
The government’s new approach to Financial Services risks undermining its growth mission and the Industrial Strategy
Having read the government’s new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, I fear that it risks undermining the government’s broader growth mission and Industrial Strategy by prioritisin...
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July 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The government's new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness strategy risks undermining its industrial policy & growth mission.
Here's my analysis:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/govern...
Here's my analysis:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/govern...
This week we evaluate key parts of the new Industrial Strategy, a 10 year plan to grow 8 key sectors comprising around 1/3 of the UK economy.
We focus on clean energy and advanced manufacturing, the risks of de-risking and lessons from other countries: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/e...
We focus on clean energy and advanced manufacturing, the risks of de-risking and lessons from other countries: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/e...
July 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This week we evaluate key parts of the new Industrial Strategy, a 10 year plan to grow 8 key sectors comprising around 1/3 of the UK economy.
We focus on clean energy and advanced manufacturing, the risks of de-risking and lessons from other countries: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/e...
We focus on clean energy and advanced manufacturing, the risks of de-risking and lessons from other countries: www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/e...
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The UK desperately needs a public bank that is laser focussed on delivering for climate, nature and living standards.
The National Wealth Fund is an opportunity to have just that.
Read our new briefing for how it can be strengthened: bit.ly/4eoQcdI
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The National Wealth Fund is an opportunity to have just that.
Read our new briefing for how it can be strengthened: bit.ly/4eoQcdI
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June 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The UK desperately needs a public bank that is laser focussed on delivering for climate, nature and living standards.
The National Wealth Fund is an opportunity to have just that.
Read our new briefing for how it can be strengthened: bit.ly/4eoQcdI
1/5
The National Wealth Fund is an opportunity to have just that.
Read our new briefing for how it can be strengthened: bit.ly/4eoQcdI
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The UK govt softened tax reforms on the superrich because of a widely reported “exodus” of millionaires fleeing the UK.
Our new study w/ @patmillsuk.bsky.social & @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social shows that the "exodus" was a complete fiction.
#BogusExodus #TaxTheSuperRich
taxjustice.net/press/millio...
Our new study w/ @patmillsuk.bsky.social & @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social shows that the "exodus" was a complete fiction.
#BogusExodus #TaxTheSuperRich
taxjustice.net/press/millio...
Millionaire exodus did not occur, study reveals - Tax Justice Network
The number of millionaires widely reported in the news to be leaving countries in "exodus" represented near-0% of all millionaires.
taxjustice.net
June 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The UK govt softened tax reforms on the superrich because of a widely reported “exodus” of millionaires fleeing the UK.
Our new study w/ @patmillsuk.bsky.social & @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social shows that the "exodus" was a complete fiction.
#BogusExodus #TaxTheSuperRich
taxjustice.net/press/millio...
Our new study w/ @patmillsuk.bsky.social & @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social shows that the "exodus" was a complete fiction.
#BogusExodus #TaxTheSuperRich
taxjustice.net/press/millio...
Ahead of the Spending Review, this week we look at how the political battles over cuts may keep playing out in the coming weeks and months.
Is there a case for a fiscal reset to put the government on a better economic and political trajectory? neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
Is there a case for a fiscal reset to put the government on a better economic and political trajectory? neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
June 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Ahead of the Spending Review, this week we look at how the political battles over cuts may keep playing out in the coming weeks and months.
Is there a case for a fiscal reset to put the government on a better economic and political trajectory? neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...
Is there a case for a fiscal reset to put the government on a better economic and political trajectory? neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/t...