Madame economisté
@feliciao.bsky.social
economic research. Former Economist Resolution foundation I Founder of The Black Economists Network | LSE alumni | all views = mine!
Long-term wealth can tell us something about resilience, but it doesn’t capture families’ day-to-day realities. What matters when shocks hit is whether households can draw on savings, borrow affordably, and avoid falling behind on bills...
September 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Long-term wealth can tell us something about resilience, but it doesn’t capture families’ day-to-day realities. What matters when shocks hit is whether households can draw on savings, borrow affordably, and avoid falling behind on bills...
New private rental price data out today shows prices are still climbing - but the pace of growth is continuing to ease. In the year to July 2025, UK private rents rose to 5.9%, down from 6.7% in June.
August 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
New private rental price data out today shows prices are still climbing - but the pace of growth is continuing to ease. In the year to July 2025, UK private rents rose to 5.9%, down from 6.7% in June.
Ethnic minority adults in Britain spend far more on housing than White British adults—yet often live in smaller, overcrowded, or poorer-quality homes.
In my latest blog, I explore what's behind this disparity.
Read the full piece here: housingevidence.ac.uk/home-heritage/
In my latest blog, I explore what's behind this disparity.
Read the full piece here: housingevidence.ac.uk/home-heritage/
Home Heritage - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence
Britain today is more diverse than ever before, and recent polling suggests that public attitudes towards diversity have grown increasingly positive. However, beneath this progress lies a persistent r...
housingevidence.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Ethnic minority adults in Britain spend far more on housing than White British adults—yet often live in smaller, overcrowded, or poorer-quality homes.
In my latest blog, I explore what's behind this disparity.
Read the full piece here: housingevidence.ac.uk/home-heritage/
In my latest blog, I explore what's behind this disparity.
Read the full piece here: housingevidence.ac.uk/home-heritage/
New data on house prices and rents dropped yesterday — so here’s a quick thread of what’s happening across the housing market right now 👇
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New data on house prices and rents dropped yesterday — so here’s a quick thread of what’s happening across the housing market right now 👇
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With impeccable timing, given rumours in the Guardian of a softening of approach towards the two child limit, the New Statesman's policy Spotlight has a piece by me on why the Government will have to do something to stop child poverty rising.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/po...
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/po...
Reducing child poverty should be Labour's guiding mission
A meaningful strategy must have a target so ministers can be held to account.
www.newstatesman.com
May 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
With impeccable timing, given rumours in the Guardian of a softening of approach towards the two child limit, the New Statesman's policy Spotlight has a piece by me on why the Government will have to do something to stop child poverty rising.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/po...
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/po...
New data on house prices and rents are out today – so let’s have a look at what’s going on in the housing market!
May 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
New data on house prices and rents are out today – so let’s have a look at what’s going on in the housing market!
The 2025 Spending Review is a crucial moment for the Govt. After decades of chronic under-investment, the Chancellor faces a tough choice: how to spend limited capital to fix Britain's frayed infrastructure and support future ambitions for growth.
April 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The 2025 Spending Review is a crucial moment for the Govt. After decades of chronic under-investment, the Chancellor faces a tough choice: how to spend limited capital to fix Britain's frayed infrastructure and support future ambitions for growth.
Private Rents are still rising rapidly, but appear to be turning a corner. Latest ONS figures show rental prices were up 7.7% over the year to March 2025 — a slight dip from 8.1% growth over the year to Feb.
April 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Private Rents are still rising rapidly, but appear to be turning a corner. Latest ONS figures show rental prices were up 7.7% over the year to March 2025 — a slight dip from 8.1% growth over the year to Feb.
New data on house prices and rents is out! According to the latest ONS figures, house price growth picked up again, rising by 5.4% in the year to Feb 2025, up from 4.8% over the year to Jan 2024
April 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
New data on house prices and rents is out! According to the latest ONS figures, house price growth picked up again, rising by 5.4% in the year to Feb 2025, up from 4.8% over the year to Jan 2024
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Short piece out tonight on what tariffs mean for UK living standards (h/t @emilyfry.bsky.social & @gthwaites.bsky.social). Key point: tariffs hurt the economy and destroy good jobs outside London & SE, so expect a policy response. But big risk is this turns into a global recession.
Trump Tariff Turmoil • Resolution Foundation
President Trump’s tariff announcements have taken a wrecking ball to the global system of international trade, pushing US tariff rates back to early 20th century levels. Following the suspension of ‘r...
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April 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Short piece out tonight on what tariffs mean for UK living standards (h/t @emilyfry.bsky.social & @gthwaites.bsky.social). Key point: tariffs hurt the economy and destroy good jobs outside London & SE, so expect a policy response. But big risk is this turns into a global recession.
Finally found my password for this app again 😅
April 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Finally found my password for this app again 😅
Lets discuss what the latest data says about house prices! ONS figures show house price growth continues to tick upwards, reaching 4.6% in the year to Dec 24, compared to 3.9% in Nov 24.
February 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Lets discuss what the latest data says about house prices! ONS figures show house price growth continues to tick upwards, reaching 4.6% in the year to Dec 24, compared to 3.9% in Nov 24.
The latest house price and rental price data are here! Lets start with what's going on with rents..
February 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The latest house price and rental price data are here! Lets start with what's going on with rents..
Why do ethnic minorities in the UK live in households that spend so much more income on housing than White British adults? Turns out the answer is complex.
Our latest report, released today, dives into the root causes. Let’s explore the key insights👇🏾
Our latest report, released today, dives into the root causes. Let’s explore the key insights👇🏾
February 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Why do ethnic minorities in the UK live in households that spend so much more income on housing than White British adults? Turns out the answer is complex.
Our latest report, released today, dives into the root causes. Let’s explore the key insights👇🏾
Our latest report, released today, dives into the root causes. Let’s explore the key insights👇🏾
Have you ever wondered or been curious about how housing, ethnicity & affordability are linked in the UK? we have - so we investigated it.
Our findings will be published in a report out tomorrow!
Feel free to join our event tomorrow at 10am!👇🏿
Our findings will be published in a report out tomorrow!
Feel free to join our event tomorrow at 10am!👇🏿
Our team have been doing some great work recently on how housing costs and conditions vary by ethnic minority status, and we are discussing it tomorrow, with Florence Eshalomi MP and campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa. Do join us for the event.
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/no-pl...
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/no-pl...
No place like home? • Resolution Foundation
Register to attend in person or to receive an access link for online viewers. In recent decades the UK has become an increasingly diverse country. And yet, persistent and significant ethnic inequaliti...
www.resolutionfoundation.org
February 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Have you ever wondered or been curious about how housing, ethnicity & affordability are linked in the UK? we have - so we investigated it.
Our findings will be published in a report out tomorrow!
Feel free to join our event tomorrow at 10am!👇🏿
Our findings will be published in a report out tomorrow!
Feel free to join our event tomorrow at 10am!👇🏿
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Our team have been doing some great work recently on how housing costs and conditions vary by ethnic minority status, and we are discussing it tomorrow, with Florence Eshalomi MP and campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa. Do join us for the event.
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/no-pl...
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/no-pl...
No place like home? • Resolution Foundation
Register to attend in person or to receive an access link for online viewers. In recent decades the UK has become an increasingly diverse country. And yet, persistent and significant ethnic inequaliti...
www.resolutionfoundation.org
February 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our team have been doing some great work recently on how housing costs and conditions vary by ethnic minority status, and we are discussing it tomorrow, with Florence Eshalomi MP and campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa. Do join us for the event.
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/no-pl...
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/no-pl...
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Some welcome relief for the Chancellor this morning as CPI inflation came in slightly lower than market expectations at 2.5% in December, down from 2.6% in November. Underlying inflation also looks weaker. Should reduce some of the upward pressure on UK rates. Thread to follow...
January 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Some welcome relief for the Chancellor this morning as CPI inflation came in slightly lower than market expectations at 2.5% in December, down from 2.6% in November. Underlying inflation also looks weaker. Should reduce some of the upward pressure on UK rates. Thread to follow...
Let’s talk rents! Rental price growth continued to be strong, with ONS data showing an annual increase of 9% in the year to Dec 24, marginally lower than the 9.1% rise seen in the year to Nov 24.
January 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Let’s talk rents! Rental price growth continued to be strong, with ONS data showing an annual increase of 9% in the year to Dec 24, marginally lower than the 9.1% rise seen in the year to Nov 24.
New house price and rent data are out this morning – let’s explore the latest trends! Annual house price growth remains strong, with ONS data showing it reached 3.3% in the year to Nov 24, up from 3% in the year to Oct 24.
January 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
New house price and rent data are out this morning – let’s explore the latest trends! Annual house price growth remains strong, with ONS data showing it reached 3.3% in the year to Nov 24, up from 3% in the year to Oct 24.
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Beyoncé has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard. Last week, Taylor Swift was announced as the No. 2 pick, with Rihanna claiming the third spot. cnn.it/3OFCqHE
December 3, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Beyoncé has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard. Last week, Taylor Swift was announced as the No. 2 pick, with Rihanna claiming the third spot. cnn.it/3OFCqHE
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Breaking News: Australia has passed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. nyti.ms/3VbiGzc
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16
The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
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November 28, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Breaking News: Australia has passed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding young people from potential hazards online. nyti.ms/3VbiGzc
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I. JUST. WANT. THE. RECIPE. I. DON'T. WANT. FOUR. PAGES. OF. STORY. ABOUT. HOW. THIS. WAS. YOUR. AUNT. LINDA'S. FAVORITE. DISH. ON. WINTER. ESCAPES. TO. THE. MOUNTAINS.
November 27, 2024 at 4:08 PM
I. JUST. WANT. THE. RECIPE. I. DON'T. WANT. FOUR. PAGES. OF. STORY. ABOUT. HOW. THIS. WAS. YOUR. AUNT. LINDA'S. FAVORITE. DISH. ON. WINTER. ESCAPES. TO. THE. MOUNTAINS.
I really admire people who aren’t afraid to get things wrong & are able to change their minds upon receipt of new information.
November 21, 2024 at 1:12 PM
I really admire people who aren’t afraid to get things wrong & are able to change their minds upon receipt of new information.
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I’ve one clear memory of John Prescott making a difference when I was working in DWP in the 2000s
No 10 was heavily briefing a scheme to dock housing benefit for anti-social behaviour
He refused to sign up to it & killed it on basis “you can’t have a punishment that’s only for the poor”
No 10 was heavily briefing a scheme to dock housing benefit for anti-social behaviour
He refused to sign up to it & killed it on basis “you can’t have a punishment that’s only for the poor”
November 21, 2024 at 8:30 AM
I’ve one clear memory of John Prescott making a difference when I was working in DWP in the 2000s
No 10 was heavily briefing a scheme to dock housing benefit for anti-social behaviour
He refused to sign up to it & killed it on basis “you can’t have a punishment that’s only for the poor”
No 10 was heavily briefing a scheme to dock housing benefit for anti-social behaviour
He refused to sign up to it & killed it on basis “you can’t have a punishment that’s only for the poor”
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Here @resfoundation.bsky.social we’re talking about intergenerational support. @mollybroome.bsky.social is in full flow 👏👏👏Great panel with Eliza Filby, Ann Berrington and our very own David Willetts.
Read the report here: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Read the report here: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
November 21, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Here @resfoundation.bsky.social we’re talking about intergenerational support. @mollybroome.bsky.social is in full flow 👏👏👏Great panel with Eliza Filby, Ann Berrington and our very own David Willetts.
Read the report here: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Read the report here: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...