Productivity & Regional Investment The University of Warwick is hosting a session on Monday 27 April during #NationalProductivityWeek to explore barriers to productivity growth in the Midlands and how to address them. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#WeekendReading 🔖 Amidst concerns about growing political polarisation in the UK, our #report considers the role played by #schools in discussing social and political issues with #children and #youngpeople Read more here 👇 niesr.ac.uk/publications...

Hybrid event | 20 April, 12:30–1:30 | @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Treasury Chief Secretary James Murray MP on how government will boost public service productivity. Opening remarks from @andywestwood.bsky.social. Register now: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/james-...

🌸NOW: We're thrilled to welcome central bank heads Anna Breman of Reserve Bank of New Zealand, José Luis Escrivá of Banco de España, Chang Yong Rhee of Bank of Korea, & Martin Schlegel of Swiss National Bank for a conversation on central banking for open economies. Watch live:

Coming 🔜 📝Sign up to our online quarterly Economic Forum where we will present our latest Outlook for the UK and Global economy🌍 Our analysis will focus on the recent #energyprice shock and its macroeconomic implications for #inflation, growth, and public finances ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/event/spring...

Questions around the sustainability of the #pensions triple-lock continue to be raised across both sides of the House In an op-ed for @thetimes.com, Ben Caswell argued that in order for the UK's public finances to be set on a firm footing, the #triplelock must go⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/news/state-p...

With talks about the UK Government seeking a closer relationship with the #EU read here one of our latest publication on this topic, which tries to understand the effects of #Brexit on UK #productivity ⬇️ @econstevem.bsky.social niesr.ac.uk/publications...

Decidedly chilly 🥶 at the Oval. Surrey struggling in the field. But it’s still great to be watching county cricket again. Now if only Spring would come along. …

What are the possible effects on UK #inflation in 2026 of the #IranWar ? 📈 In his latest #blog Huw Dixon outlines two different scenarios - Read it here⬇️ @cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social niesr.ac.uk/blog/possibl...

Ask the Expert on Productivity - Daily live breakfast podcast for #NationalProductivityWeek. 27 Apr–1 May, 8:30–9:00am @bartvanark.bsky.social in conversation with leading experts on place, skills, tech, measurement & health. Register once to join all sessions: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

#EasterWeekendReading 🐣🔖 Our #blog with Principal Social Researcher Emma Simpson talking to Joanna Fang about the problem of #housing affordability, its conceptual history and development 🏘️⬇️

#EasterWeekendReading 🐣🔖 In the latest #DirectorView David Aikman looks at the yield curve to gain an understanding of how investors are reading the Middle East conflict. Are markets pricing a higher path for real rates or has the gilt market overshot?

#EasterWeekendReading🐣🔖 In this #blog Deputy Director @adrianpabst.bsky.social reflects on the latest developments for UK households following the #SpringStatement and the ongoing conflict in #Iran ⬇️⬇️ #UKeconomy #Households #EconomicPolicy #IranWar

#EasterWeekendReading🐣🔖 In our latest #MondayInterview blog @econstevem.bsky.social talks to Nic Crittenden and @adrianpabst.bsky.social about the impact of the #MiddleEast conflict on UK #EnergyPrices and fiscal policy 📈 What can the Govt do to ease the pain? ⬇️

The latest #DirectorView is out 📈 The US-Israeli strikes on #Iran have caused a major shock to global #energy markets. In his weekly #blog David Aikman uses historical evidence to assess what it may mean for the UK economy 📊 Read more here⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/blog/how-wil...

4/4 Corporation tax receipts have been relatively stable in recent months. In the 12 months to March 2026, receipts of €32.8 billion were collected. Receipts in the month of March were €2.1 billion, up 7.5% on last year.

3/4 Tax revenue (excluding corporation tax) is up 4.5% so far this year, ahead of Budget 2026 forecast of growth of 3.4%. This is driven primarily by strong VAT receipts, which are up 5.3% so far this year. Higher energy prices are unlikely to have impacted on receipts in March.

2/4 Gross voted current spending is growing by 6.2% so far this year, in line with what was budgeted for. At the end of March, health spending was up 7.2%, compared to a Budget 2026 forecast of growth of 4.8%.

1/4 Today’s fiscal monitor shows two key trends in the public finances: 1) Spending is growing at a fast pace; and 2) Underlying tax revenue is performing well.

#EasterWeekendReading🐣🔖 In this #DirectorView blog David Aikman outlines five lessons for the current #MonetaryPolicy response to the #energyprice shock ⬇️ #UKeconomy #BankOfEngland #InterestRates

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have caused a major shock to global energy markets. In his weekly #DirectorsView blog David Aikman uses historical evidence to assess what it may mean for the UK economy. niesr.ac.uk/blog/how-wil...

Do you want to know more about current research into how productivity can be accelerated in Northern Ireland? Come along to this #NationalProductivityWeek event in Belfast on 29 April.

⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ In our latest #MondayInterview our @econstevem.bsky.social talks to Nic Crittenden and @adrianpabst.bsky.social about the impact of the #MiddleEast conflict on UK #EnergyPrices and fiscal policy 📈 What can the Govt do to ease the pain? ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/blog/the-imp...

The panel members on the CfM-NIESR survey favour a tighter interest rate path in the UK as a response to higher energy prices. They also believe that that the UK will experience greater negative effects than the Euro Area www.cfmsurvey.org/listsurveys/...

This week, the #DirectorsView looks at the yield curve to gain an understanding of how investors are reading the Middle East conflict. Are markets pricing a higher path for real rates or has the gilt market overshot? niesr.ac.uk/blog/what-ki...

Back at Wembley watching England take on Uruguay. England on top but no goals as yet. ⚽️😀

We’re proud to partner with the Industrialised Construction Conference 2026 - 21–22 April, London. A key moment to explore how construction, innovation & advanced manufacturing can boost sector productivity ahead of #NationalProductivityWeek: www.industrialisedconstruction.co.uk/industrialis...

National Productivity Week is just one month away! 27 Apr–1 May 2026. This nationwide programme bringing together researchers, policymakers and business leaders to improve outcomes for people, firms and places. Full programme: www.productivityweek.co.uk/whats-on/

The latest NIESR/CfM survey on the effects of higher energy prices is out. Looks like the UK will be more badly affected than the Euro Area. www.cfmsurvey.org/listsurveys/...

⚡️Our latest #CPI Tracker suggests that the latest #inflation figures should not form the basis of a #BankOfEngland rate hike in late April as things stand 📈 Read more in our analysis here ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/publications...

This is excellent from @niesrorg.bsky.social On how central banks should respond to inflation shock niesr.ac.uk/blog/how-sho...

New Productivity Puzzles episode: What does it take to improve NHS productivity? Featuring @healthfoundation.bsky.social's report: From diagnosis to delivery: www.health.org.uk/reports-and-... As @teraallas.bsky.social notes, the NHS is undermanaged. Listen to the ep.: podfollow.com/productivity...

Our Director David Aikman talks to Sarah Campbell on BBC News discussing the current #energy price shock and what the Government response could be ⬇️📺 #IranWar‌ #UKeconomy

My recent @niesrorg.bsky.social Policy paper on the Blanchard/Ubide Eurobond proposal. It's fair to say that I am not a big fan. bit.ly/4buspJE

⚡️Our reaction to the latest #inflation figures is out now⚡️ #UKeconomy #IranWar #EnergyPrice #InterestRates

National Productivity Week event: How can Greater Manchester close its productivity gap? New research on skills, talent & investment, plus a panel with experts from @cep-lse.bsky.social, @alliancembs.bsky.social & Hopwood Hall College. Manchester, 29 Apr, 5pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-tal...

In our latest #MondayInterview, just published, our Principal Social Researcher Emma Simpson talks to Joanna Fang about the problem of #housing affordability, its conceptual history and development 🏘️ Read it here ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/blog/housing...

NEW #Webinar coming 🔜📌 #Trade, #Tariffs and the Price of #Protectionism 🗓️Wed 1 April ⏰1-2pm 💻Online A panel discussion with Silvana Tenreyro (LSE & @cepr.org), @lindayueh.bsky.social (Oxford Uni & LBS), and Janet Henry (HSBC), chaired by Gillian Tett - Sign up here⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/event/trade-...

#WeekendReading🔖 Our latest #Wage Tracker suggests weekly earnings growth will continue to slow, reaching 3% by mid-2026📉 Read more here ⬇️

⚡️OUT NOW ⚡️ What are the possible effects on UK #inflation in 2026 of the #IranWar ? 📈 Huw Dixon outlines two different scenarios in his latest #blog ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/blog/possibl...

#WeekendReading🔖 The latest #DirectorView📈 In this week's 'Dean Trench' Memo our Director David Aikman outlines five lessons for the current #MonetaryPolicy response to the #energyprice shock ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #UKeconomy #BankOfEngland #InterestRates

#WeekendReading🔖 What matters the most with regard to #productivity? In our latest #MondayInterview our Deputy Director @econstevem.bsky.social spoke to Antonio Haro-Banon about how #productivity shocks - and gains - propagate through regional and sectoral linkages ⬇️

#WeekendReading🔖 Our quarterly Term Premium Tracker is back! 📈 Read here why #Bond Markets Brace for #MiddleEast Consequences ⬇️

⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Our latest #Wage Tracker suggests weekly earnings growth will continue to slow, reaching 3% by mid-2026📉 #BankOfEngland will remain concerned about global price trends, notably around #oil, and rates will likely remain on hold beyond today's decision ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/publications...

⚡️JUST PUBLISHED⚡️ The latest #DirectorView is out now📈 In this week's 'Dean Trench' Memo our Director David Aikman outlines five lessons for the current #MonetaryPolicy response to the #energyprice shock ⬇️ #UKeconomy #BankOfEngland #InterestRates niesr.ac.uk/blog/how-sho...

New Productivity Puzzles episode on NHS productivity. With insights from Anita Charlesworth, @teraallas.bsky.social & Mark Britnell: podfollow.com/productivity...

⚡️Our reaction to the latest #LabourMarket figures is out now⚡️ #UKeconomy #Unemployment #BankOfEngland

⚡️Bond Markets Brace for #MiddleEast Consequences⚡️ Our quarterly Term Premium Tracker is back! 📈 Read it here ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/reports/term...

⚡️Just Published⚡️In our latest Policy Paper @mortimerleepaul.bsky.social assesses the Blanchard/Ubide proposal to exchange a proportion of existing EU countries’ bonds into #Eurobonds (also called blue bonds) and outlines why - as currently designed -is unlikely to fly ⬇️ niesr.ac.uk/publications...