National Institute of Economic and Social Research
@niesrorg.bsky.social
Founded in 1938, NIESR is Britain’s longest established independent research institute focusing on macroeconomics and social policy.
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⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ The #Chancellor should use the forthcoming Autumn #Budget to create a bigger fiscal buffer and set #debt on a clearly declining path 📉
Our latest quarterly UK Economic Outlook is published - Access it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Our latest quarterly UK Economic Outlook is published - Access it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
What to make of today's #inflation figures? They suggest a mixed picture...
Our Huw Dixon digs deep into the numbers and provide some insights in his #blog, just published
👇👇
@cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/inflati...
Our Huw Dixon digs deep into the numbers and provide some insights in his #blog, just published
👇👇
@cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/inflati...
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What to make of today's #inflation figures? They suggest a mixed picture...
Our Huw Dixon digs deep into the numbers and provide some insights in his #blog, just published
👇👇
@cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/inflati...
Our Huw Dixon digs deep into the numbers and provide some insights in his #blog, just published
👇👇
@cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/inflati...
🚨OUT NOW🚨 Our latest #CPI Tracker suggests that, despite the expected fall today, #inflation will remain above 3% over the next 6 months 📈
Here is why 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Here is why 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
November 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🚨OUT NOW🚨 Our latest #CPI Tracker suggests that, despite the expected fall today, #inflation will remain above 3% over the next 6 months 📈
Here is why 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Here is why 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
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With the budget happening next week, I was able to discuss the links between the budget and productivity on this podcast hosted by @bartvanark.bsky.social together with the excellent @teraallas.bsky.social and Louise Hellem. Well worth a listen! @niesrorg.bsky.social @jagjitchadha.bsky.social
Budget day is just around the corner, but will it be a productive Budget? 🧩 On this new episode of Productivity Puzzles, @bartvanark.bsky.social is joined by @teraallas.bsky.social, Louise Hellem & @econstevem.bsky.social: podfollow.com/productivity...
#Budget #productivity #podcast
#Budget #productivity #podcast
Productivity Puzzles: Will We Get a Productive Budget?
The Chancellor’s Budget is on the horizon. Will it bring higher taxes, deeper cuts, or more borrowing? Does the Budget really matter for productivity? And how does productivity shape the Budget? ...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
With the budget happening next week, I was able to discuss the links between the budget and productivity on this podcast hosted by @bartvanark.bsky.social together with the excellent @teraallas.bsky.social and Louise Hellem. Well worth a listen! @niesrorg.bsky.social @jagjitchadha.bsky.social
⚡️Our reaction to the latest #inflation figures is out now⚡️
#UKeconomy
#InterestRates
@resmedia.bsky.social
#UKeconomy
#InterestRates
@resmedia.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
⚡️Our reaction to the latest #inflation figures is out now⚡️
#UKeconomy
#InterestRates
@resmedia.bsky.social
#UKeconomy
#InterestRates
@resmedia.bsky.social
⚡️Latest forecast paints a gloomy picture for #inflation well into 2026 📈
Ahead of tomorrow's latest ONS monthly data on inflation read our Huw Dixon's blog 👇
#UKeconomy
@cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/latest-...
Ahead of tomorrow's latest ONS monthly data on inflation read our Huw Dixon's blog 👇
#UKeconomy
@cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/latest-...
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
⚡️Latest forecast paints a gloomy picture for #inflation well into 2026 📈
Ahead of tomorrow's latest ONS monthly data on inflation read our Huw Dixon's blog 👇
#UKeconomy
@cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/latest-...
Ahead of tomorrow's latest ONS monthly data on inflation read our Huw Dixon's blog 👇
#UKeconomy
@cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/latest-...
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What is fiscal sustainability? How to define it?
And what the #Chancellor do in the upcoming #Budget to achieve it?
Read our latest #MondayInterview by @econstevem.bsky.social , just published 👇
#FiscalPolicy #UKeconomy
@resmedia.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
And what the #Chancellor do in the upcoming #Budget to achieve it?
Read our latest #MondayInterview by @econstevem.bsky.social , just published 👇
#FiscalPolicy #UKeconomy
@resmedia.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
What is fiscal sustainability? How to define it?
And what the #Chancellor do in the upcoming #Budget to achieve it?
Read our latest #MondayInterview by @econstevem.bsky.social , just published 👇
#FiscalPolicy #UKeconomy
@resmedia.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
And what the #Chancellor do in the upcoming #Budget to achieve it?
Read our latest #MondayInterview by @econstevem.bsky.social , just published 👇
#FiscalPolicy #UKeconomy
@resmedia.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
What is fiscal sustainability? How to define it?
And what the #Chancellor do in the upcoming #Budget to achieve it?
Read our latest #MondayInterview by @econstevem.bsky.social , just published 👇
#FiscalPolicy #UKeconomy
@resmedia.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
And what the #Chancellor do in the upcoming #Budget to achieve it?
Read our latest #MondayInterview by @econstevem.bsky.social , just published 👇
#FiscalPolicy #UKeconomy
@resmedia.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
What is fiscal sustainability? How to define it?
And what the #Chancellor do in the upcoming #Budget to achieve it?
Read our latest #MondayInterview by @econstevem.bsky.social , just published 👇
#FiscalPolicy #UKeconomy
@resmedia.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
And what the #Chancellor do in the upcoming #Budget to achieve it?
Read our latest #MondayInterview by @econstevem.bsky.social , just published 👇
#FiscalPolicy #UKeconomy
@resmedia.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
"We can, and should, have two #OBR forecasts a year but one #Budget"
The way to avoid short-termism is not to silence the OBR but to build more headroom into the fiscal rules"
Our Director David Aikman's letter in the @financialtimes.com today is worth a read 📨👇
www.ft.com/content/dcf9...
The way to avoid short-termism is not to silence the OBR but to build more headroom into the fiscal rules"
Our Director David Aikman's letter in the @financialtimes.com today is worth a read 📨👇
www.ft.com/content/dcf9...
Letter: The OBR’s problem is not a lack of transparency
From David Aikman, Director, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, London SW1, UK
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November 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
"We can, and should, have two #OBR forecasts a year but one #Budget"
The way to avoid short-termism is not to silence the OBR but to build more headroom into the fiscal rules"
Our Director David Aikman's letter in the @financialtimes.com today is worth a read 📨👇
www.ft.com/content/dcf9...
The way to avoid short-termism is not to silence the OBR but to build more headroom into the fiscal rules"
Our Director David Aikman's letter in the @financialtimes.com today is worth a read 📨👇
www.ft.com/content/dcf9...
#WeekendReading 🔖 Our latest #GDP Tracker suggesting the UK economy is running out of steam ahead of the #Budget and is now expected to grow by 0.2% in the last quarter of the year 📈
Read more here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read more here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
November 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#WeekendReading 🔖 Our latest #GDP Tracker suggesting the UK economy is running out of steam ahead of the #Budget and is now expected to grow by 0.2% in the last quarter of the year 📈
Read more here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read more here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
#WeekendReading 🔖 The latest #DirectorView
The 'Dean Trench' Weekly Memo from our Director David Aikman explores some of the implications of the latest @bankofengland.bsky.social innovation to their #MPC members communication 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/whats-m...
The 'Dean Trench' Weekly Memo from our Director David Aikman explores some of the implications of the latest @bankofengland.bsky.social innovation to their #MPC members communication 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/whats-m...
November 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
#WeekendReading 🔖 The latest #DirectorView
The 'Dean Trench' Weekly Memo from our Director David Aikman explores some of the implications of the latest @bankofengland.bsky.social innovation to their #MPC members communication 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/whats-m...
The 'Dean Trench' Weekly Memo from our Director David Aikman explores some of the implications of the latest @bankofengland.bsky.social innovation to their #MPC members communication 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/whats-m...
#WeekendReading 🔖 Amidst concerns about growing political polarisation in the UK, our latest #report considers the role played by #schools in discussing social and political issues with #children and #youngpeople
Read more here👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read more here👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
November 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#WeekendReading 🔖 Amidst concerns about growing political polarisation in the UK, our latest #report considers the role played by #schools in discussing social and political issues with #children and #youngpeople
Read more here👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read more here👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
What to do over the #weekend?
Apply to join the NIESR family!
We are looking for an Associate #Economist to join our #PublicPolicy Team
For all details and how to apply click here👇
niesr.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
Apply to join the NIESR family!
We are looking for an Associate #Economist to join our #PublicPolicy Team
For all details and how to apply click here👇
niesr.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
November 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
What to do over the #weekend?
Apply to join the NIESR family!
We are looking for an Associate #Economist to join our #PublicPolicy Team
For all details and how to apply click here👇
niesr.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
Apply to join the NIESR family!
We are looking for an Associate #Economist to join our #PublicPolicy Team
For all details and how to apply click here👇
niesr.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
#WeekendReading 🔖 Latest news suggests #incometax might not go up at the forthcoming #Budget, but which taxes will then?
And, most of all, which #households will stand win or lose in case certain taxes go up?🏘️
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social explains in this #blog 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
And, most of all, which #households will stand win or lose in case certain taxes go up?🏘️
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social explains in this #blog 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
November 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#WeekendReading 🔖 Latest news suggests #incometax might not go up at the forthcoming #Budget, but which taxes will then?
And, most of all, which #households will stand win or lose in case certain taxes go up?🏘️
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social explains in this #blog 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
And, most of all, which #households will stand win or lose in case certain taxes go up?🏘️
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social explains in this #blog 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
What new information are we receiving through the
@bankofengland.bsky.social latest innovation to their #MPC communication? In this week's #DirectorsView blog, David explores some of the implications of the MPC member views' section:
niesr.ac.uk/blog/whats-m...
@bankofengland.bsky.social latest innovation to their #MPC communication? In this week's #DirectorsView blog, David explores some of the implications of the MPC member views' section:
niesr.ac.uk/blog/whats-m...
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
What new information are we receiving through the
@bankofengland.bsky.social latest innovation to their #MPC communication? In this week's #DirectorsView blog, David explores some of the implications of the MPC member views' section:
niesr.ac.uk/blog/whats-m...
@bankofengland.bsky.social latest innovation to their #MPC communication? In this week's #DirectorsView blog, David explores some of the implications of the MPC member views' section:
niesr.ac.uk/blog/whats-m...
⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Our latest #GDP Tracker suggests he UK economy is running out of steam ahead of the #Budget and is now expected to grow by 0.2% in the last quarter of the year 📈
Read more here👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read more here👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Our latest #GDP Tracker suggests he UK economy is running out of steam ahead of the #Budget and is now expected to grow by 0.2% in the last quarter of the year 📈
Read more here👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read more here👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
⚡️Our reaction to the latest #ONS monthly #GDP figures is out now⚡️
#UKeconomy
#autumnbudget
#Chancellor
@fergusjimeneze.bsky.social
@resmedia.bsky.social
#UKeconomy
#autumnbudget
#Chancellor
@fergusjimeneze.bsky.social
@resmedia.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 AM
⚡️Our reaction to the latest #ONS monthly #GDP figures is out now⚡️
#UKeconomy
#autumnbudget
#Chancellor
@fergusjimeneze.bsky.social
@resmedia.bsky.social
#UKeconomy
#autumnbudget
#Chancellor
@fergusjimeneze.bsky.social
@resmedia.bsky.social
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⚡️NEW REPORT OUT NOW⚡️ Amidst concerns about growing political polarisation in the UK, our latest #report considers the role played by #schools in discussing social and political issues with #children and #youngpeople
Read it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
⚡️NEW REPORT OUT NOW⚡️ Amidst concerns about growing political polarisation in the UK, our latest #report considers the role played by #schools in discussing social and political issues with #children and #youngpeople
Read it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
⚡️NEW REPORT OUT NOW⚡️ Amidst concerns about growing political polarisation in the UK, our latest #report considers the role played by #schools in discussing social and political issues with #children and #youngpeople
Read it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
⚡️NEW REPORT OUT NOW⚡️ Amidst concerns about growing political polarisation in the UK, our latest #report considers the role played by #schools in discussing social and political issues with #children and #youngpeople
Read it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read it here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Our latest #Wage Tracker expects wage growth to fall towards 4 per cent by the end of the year 📉
Read more here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read more here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Our latest #Wage Tracker expects wage growth to fall towards 4 per cent by the end of the year 📉
Read more here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
Read more here 👇
niesr.ac.uk/publications...
⚡️Our reaction to the latest #LabourMarket figures is out now⚡️
#Wages
#Unemployment
#InterestRates
@resmedia.bsky.social
#Wages
#Unemployment
#InterestRates
@resmedia.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
⚡️Our reaction to the latest #LabourMarket figures is out now⚡️
#Wages
#Unemployment
#InterestRates
@resmedia.bsky.social
#Wages
#Unemployment
#InterestRates
@resmedia.bsky.social
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⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Which #households will stand win or lose in case certain taxes go up? 🏘️
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social discusses the distributional implications of widely expected #tax rises coming in the next #Budget, in the latest #MondayInterview, just published 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social discusses the distributional implications of widely expected #tax rises coming in the next #Budget, in the latest #MondayInterview, just published 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Which #households will stand win or lose in case certain taxes go up? 🏘️
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social discusses the distributional implications of widely expected #tax rises coming in the next #Budget, in the latest #MondayInterview, just published 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social discusses the distributional implications of widely expected #tax rises coming in the next #Budget, in the latest #MondayInterview, just published 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Which #households will stand win or lose in case certain taxes go up? 🏘️
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social discusses the distributional implications of widely expected #tax rises coming in the next #Budget, in the latest #MondayInterview, just published 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social discusses the distributional implications of widely expected #tax rises coming in the next #Budget, in the latest #MondayInterview, just published 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Which #households will stand win or lose in case certain taxes go up? 🏘️
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social discusses the distributional implications of widely expected #tax rises coming in the next #Budget, in the latest #MondayInterview, just published 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
Our @adrianpabst.bsky.social discusses the distributional implications of widely expected #tax rises coming in the next #Budget, in the latest #MondayInterview, just published 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/distrib...
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Unlocking Economic Growth Through #Climate Commitments🔓📈🌱
Join our webinar on Wed 12 Nov where will we discuss why the #ParisAgreement goals are becoming increasingly unachievable and the economic consequences of countries' inaction
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#COP30
niesr.ac.uk/event/unlock...
Join our webinar on Wed 12 Nov where will we discuss why the #ParisAgreement goals are becoming increasingly unachievable and the economic consequences of countries' inaction
💻3-4pm Online 📝Sign up here👇
#COP30
niesr.ac.uk/event/unlock...
November 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Unlocking Economic Growth Through #Climate Commitments🔓📈🌱
Join our webinar on Wed 12 Nov where will we discuss why the #ParisAgreement goals are becoming increasingly unachievable and the economic consequences of countries' inaction
💻3-4pm Online 📝Sign up here👇
#COP30
niesr.ac.uk/event/unlock...
Join our webinar on Wed 12 Nov where will we discuss why the #ParisAgreement goals are becoming increasingly unachievable and the economic consequences of countries' inaction
💻3-4pm Online 📝Sign up here👇
#COP30
niesr.ac.uk/event/unlock...
Unlocking Economic Growth Through #Climate Commitments🔓📈🌱
Join our webinar on Wed 12 Nov where will we discuss why the #ParisAgreement goals are becoming increasingly unachievable and the economic consequences of countries' inaction
💻3-4pm Online 📝Sign up here👇
#COP30
niesr.ac.uk/event/unlock...
Join our webinar on Wed 12 Nov where will we discuss why the #ParisAgreement goals are becoming increasingly unachievable and the economic consequences of countries' inaction
💻3-4pm Online 📝Sign up here👇
#COP30
niesr.ac.uk/event/unlock...
November 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Unlocking Economic Growth Through #Climate Commitments🔓📈🌱
Join our webinar on Wed 12 Nov where will we discuss why the #ParisAgreement goals are becoming increasingly unachievable and the economic consequences of countries' inaction
💻3-4pm Online 📝Sign up here👇
#COP30
niesr.ac.uk/event/unlock...
Join our webinar on Wed 12 Nov where will we discuss why the #ParisAgreement goals are becoming increasingly unachievable and the economic consequences of countries' inaction
💻3-4pm Online 📝Sign up here👇
#COP30
niesr.ac.uk/event/unlock...
#WeekendReading 🔖 The latest #DirectorView
The 'Dean Trench' Weekly Memo from our Director David Aikman examines what the #Chancellor should say in the new MPC remit - and poses five critical questions for the Chancellor to consider when writing this year’s letter 📨 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-sh...
The 'Dean Trench' Weekly Memo from our Director David Aikman examines what the #Chancellor should say in the new MPC remit - and poses five critical questions for the Chancellor to consider when writing this year’s letter 📨 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-sh...
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#WeekendReading 🔖 The latest #DirectorView
The 'Dean Trench' Weekly Memo from our Director David Aikman examines what the #Chancellor should say in the new MPC remit - and poses five critical questions for the Chancellor to consider when writing this year’s letter 📨 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-sh...
The 'Dean Trench' Weekly Memo from our Director David Aikman examines what the #Chancellor should say in the new MPC remit - and poses five critical questions for the Chancellor to consider when writing this year’s letter 📨 👇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-sh...