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Special educational needs and disability provision in England is in crisis. While parents and children struggle to get the support they need, private companies make big profits at their expense. So how did we get here and what are the solutions?

NEW: Our latest analysis shows the affordability crisis in private renting is now a national phenomenon. With rents rising by between 6 and 9% each year across Britain since the pandemic.

Today’s GDP figures are the last before we begin to see the impacts of the US war on Iran. Minor changes in growth are far less important that the effects of the war coming down the line. 1/3

"The best thing to do politically is also the best thing to do economically." @hannahpeaker.bsky.social is right. Direct intervention is the only way out of this cost of living crisis, and the government's only option.

The King’s Speech shows the government still isn’t delivering on voters’ biggest priority: bringing down the cost of living. Following the results of the local election, the government should be focused on bringing down rising costs and boosting our living standards.

The cost of living is the number one voter concern. We can't rely on the Bank of England to sort it out - we need direct government intervention. NEF's @hannahpeaker.bsky.social on the Today programme this morning.

Amidst the drama about the 'who' in politics, I'm glad to see insightful & timely report on the 'what' today from @louisehaighmp.bsky.social @yuanfenyang.bsky.social & Tribune Group calling for a new economic settlement. Great to see many @neweconomics.bsky.social proposals included 🧵

Rather than asking who might replace Keir Starmer, the more pressing question is what policy agenda will deliver for voters on the cost of living? Our deputy chief executive Hannah Peaker on Radio 5 Live

"Scribbling unaffordable housing costs in the medical notes has now become as customary as listening for a heart murmur or ordering blood tests." Really powerful piece on why the housing crisis is a health crisis and what we should do about it. www.opendemocracy.net/rent-housing...

Today, the Renters' Rights Act comes into effect. This is the biggest shift in renters’ rights in 30 years. No-fault evictions are gone. But rents are still sky-high. If you're a tenant, here’s what it means for you 👇

As the weekend turns 100, we need to rethink work itself. Average weekly working hours have reduced from 60 in the late 19th century to about 32 today. The challenge today is not just about how long we work, but also what work is for - and who gets to decide.

Holding interest rates is the right decision for the Bank of England while we wait for more evidence on how the US war on Iran will hit the UK economy. Our economy is fragile and higher interest rates put us at risk of recession, without tackling the root causes of inflation. 1/3

Interesting suggestion that HM Treasury might consider regulating private rents. Putting aside the obviously unwise one-year rent freeze suggested here, there’s several modern rent control systems to learn from like in Ireland, Scotland, Spain and France. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

We have reached our goal! Together, in just 6 days, we have raised over £20,000 to defend the climate in the cost of living crisis. THANK YOU to everyone who shared their support! You can still donate until noon tomorrow, but support will no longer be matched. 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

🕛 DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! This is a rare opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a new digital strategy for NEF. Apply here: neweconomics.org/about/work-w...

Lords Econ Affairs Cttee final report on the fiscal framework conclusion is, unfortunately, about as predictable as debt rising after a round of austerity. Hyper-fixating on the size of the fiscal buffer is completely the wrong conversation. [1/8] tinyurl.com/mscadtbm

Another senseless, illegal war is driving up oil and gas prices - while BP's profits have more than doubled. And today's figures are likely to pale in comparison to BP's profits for the rest of this year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lower bills. Warmer homes. Climate action. Your support has enabled us to raise over £18,000 to support this work. Can you help us hit our target of £20,000 by Wednesday? 💸 Double your impact today donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

TWO DAYS LEFT to apply to be our new senior digital communications officer! Maximise NEF's impact by implementing a digital-first approach to our comms. Deadline: midnight on Tuesday 28

We’re halfway through our @biggive.bsky.social campaign to defend the climate in the cost of living crisis - & just £1,985 away from our target. Thank you to everyone who has supported so far! There’s still time to double your impact and help us reach our goal. 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

We can tackle the cost of living crisis and the climate crisis together. Support this work today and @biggive.bsky.social will turn every £1 = £2. Double your impact 👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our team as a senior digital comms officer! Find out more about the role and how to apply here: neweconomics.org/about/work-w...

The latest stats published this week show that wage growth is stalling. Here's what that means for people as prices rise - and what the government should do about in response.🧵

We don’t have to choose between affordability and climate. Find out how you can support both and donate to our fundraiser. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

We all want a future that feels fair, secure & full of possibility. But we’re living through unsettled times. Costs are rising & climate action is under pressure. At NEF, we're working to tackle both. This week, @biggive.bsky.social will match your support 👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

It is unconscionable that over 100 children have died in temporary accommodation in this country. This is a direct result of our housing system which fails to provide safe, affordable homes to families. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

"Outside the pandemic, if you are looking for a job, you are competing for the lowest number of vacancies in the last 10 years." @maxmosley.bsky.social writes for @lbc.co.uk www.lbc.co.uk/article/job-...

Decoupling the price of electricity from expensive gas, halting future drilling in the North Sea and accelerating the renewables rollout will protect us from future energy shocks in an increasingly volatile world. 1/2

NEW report: Across Europe, our infrastructure is in desperate need of investment - but our politicians are placing all their faith in private finance despite the risks to our economy, society and environment.

Unemployment has dropped - but there are less vacancies for job hunters than ever. And wage growth has stalled. @maxmosley.bsky.social breaks down today's labour market stats.

We're hosting a short, online session for people interested in applying for our senior digital comms officer role! This is an opportunity for you to meet our team (including our chief executive and head of communications), to find out more about the role, and ask questions. 1/2

Doubling down on fossil fuels won't save us from rising energy bills - but it would be terrible for our climate. Alex Chapman on BBC Five Live this afternoon.

"In order to cut rising bills all UK households should receive a minimum amount of energy at rates subsidised by the government through North Sea taxes." Read coverage of our proposal in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/business/202...

NEW: The government could guarantee affordable essential energy funded by energy company windfalls. The illegal war on Iran means that energy giants' profits are set to soar - as are our energy bills at home. 1/4

Have you heard? We're hiring! Join NEF's comms team to work on digital communications - all things social media, podcast and more.

How do we eradicate poverty without relying on economic growth? Join in person or online on 22 April for the launch of the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights ‘Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth’: www.neep-poverty.org/event/eradic... #BeyondGrowthRoadmap

This oil and gas crisis is being compared to the 1970s. But in this clip, @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social from @neweconomics.bsky.social explains how renewables are making this one different, softening the blow for some countries this time around. Full #GAevent recording is live on our YouTube.

You've seen ads for the Omaze housing draw. But the raffle is less about landing a beautiful home and more about winning cold hard cash, writes @hollies.bsky.social in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social

Energy price shocks can and should be turning points in the way we run our economies. A compelling argument from my colleague @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social for using this crisis to protect the essentials that people need. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Another crisitunity moment faces us - a clear choice between regressing to the old energy system that might feel comfortable or move rapidly to a new energy system that is challenging but is a more befitting response to the crisis. Op-ed by me in the guardian. 👇👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

There is one hard truth: the fossil-fuel giants will not save us. Energy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they can be turning points in how our economy runs, says @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

In case you missed it... we are hiring!

Exciting opportunity to join our team as a senior digital comms officer! We're looking for someone with experience of leading impactful digital communications strategies or campaigns to help us maximise our impact. Find out more and apply: neweconomics.org/about/work-w...

Local councils look after key assets in our communities: 🌳parks 🏊leisure centers 📚libraries But at a time when councils are under increasing financial pressure - how do we value these things beyond what money they could make? A question our newest report attempts to answer.

Want to understand more about why the Iran war is leading to price rises here in the UK? Listen in to this conversation over your lunch on Wednesday with our head of economic and environmental policy @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social and a fantastic line up of other speakers! Sign up below.

It wouldn't be right for private companies to make massive profits off this crisis while most people are worried about the rising cost of essentials. That's why we signed this letter coordinated by @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social

"The housing crisis we face today is not just a policy problem, it's a moral cause, and we need fresh new ideas to tackle it." Housing Minister Steve Reed speaking at the launch of our new Kerslake fellowship in honour of our former chair Lord Bob Kerslake

Great to hear from Housing minister Steve Reed at the launch of the Kerslake fellowship - a joint venture with Peabody and @stmungos.bsky.social in honour of our former chair Lord Bob Kerslake. We also heard from Grace Brown - our new Kerslake fellow!

Homes are the foundation of a good life - but our housing system is broken. The Kerslake Fellowship was founded in honour of our former chair Lord Kerslake, to work on housing and homelessness. We are thrilled to welcome our first Kerslake Fellow: Grace Brown! @graceebrown.bsky.social