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Great to see the ESNZ Committee calling out the energy market for entrenching the poverty premium. The report supports our calls to get rid of the premium for paying on receipt of bill, and for an energy social tariff.

It was a privilege to attend the launch of the Poverty Strategy Commission’s framework for tackling poverty this morning, having been involved in the advisory group. Thinking about what we at @fairbydesign.bsky.social can do to help make the suggested social contract a reality 🤔

Our Head of Policy @mariacbooker.bsky.social on today’s new report into targeted energy bill support ⬇️

How can inclusive design become business as normal within Government, regulators, & firms? If you are interested in this topic- we would love to hear from you! @fairforyoucic.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-do...

Today The FCA has published new analysis on the motor insurance market which shows many of the factors that have increased the cost of car insurance are outside of consumers’ control. Here is the response of our Director, Rebecca Deegan.

Fantastic paper on how we can tackle the poverty premium in motor insurance from our Director Rebecca Deegan...

New Financial Services Growth & Competitiveness Strategy reiterates Treasury's intention to review regulators' 'have regards'. We call on Treasury to maintain the FCA's 'have regard' to financial inclusion so that consumer protection remains an important cornerstone of growth. tinyurl.com/ye2523hf

Good to see that energy bills can be cut quickly when there is a will. Look forward to the Government slashing energy bills for those on low incomes via a social tariff... @fairbydesign.bsky.social #energysocialtariff

A huge thanks to the lived experience expert speakers who shared their stories yesterday at our event on affordable credit and financial inclusion. It’s vital that these voices help shape policy and the design of financial services.

Our Head of Policy @mariacbooker.bsky.social spoke at the Local Government Association Financial Inclusion Webinar this week. Here 📹 Maria explains how No Interest Loan Schemes in the North East are helping to provide credit to people who can’t currently access it.

A clip from yesterday's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee session with our Head of Policy @mariacbooker.bsky.social, as she discusses the importance of long term energy bill support, in the form of a social tariff.

Can local No Interest Loan Schemes (NILS) help low-income households to weather financial bumps in the road? A case study from County Durham. Read our latest case study on how NILS is helping people get back on their feet. fairbydesign.com/we-launch-ne...

📣Join us to demand action on Warm Homes! On Wednesday 28 May, health workers will gather outside the Department of Health to call for a fully funded Warm Homes Plan, and we’re proud to support them. [1/5]

However, if you pay when you receive your bill, you will be paying £15 more for your energy on average from July! @fairbydesign.bsky.social survey shows that most people don't know they are paying extra for paying by standard credit or think the "extra" is only a small amount... rb.gy/q8sd2l

So exciting to have this up and running - what a fantastic bunch! Thanks to @povertyalliance.org for making it happen! And thank you to David Reilly @morganvine.bsky.social & David Southgate for taking the time to share their experience of involving people with lived experience in their work...

Parliament was looking lovely last night for the @nea.org.uk annual reception. We were reminded by @kirstysnp.bsky.social about the ongoing impact of #fuelpoverty. @adamscorer.bsky.social was as inspiring as ever making the case for an ambitious response. Thanks to Baroness McIntosh for having us.

So proud to see Charlotte and Beth's stories in the @bigissue.com - do have a read!

"With an increasing number shops card-only, the committee said prices would rise for essential goods & services in the remaining outlets that accepted cash" Cash helps many low-income households budget, it's important they aren't charged more for using it in shops. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Mike Brewer from the @resolution explaining how a lack of savings can lead to #povertypremiums at the @nestinsight.bsky.social Easier to Save event… @fairbydesign.bsky.social

Discussing FlexMyRent trial in Nottingham today with @responsiblecred.bsky.social and sharing @fairbydesign.bsky.social s research on flexible payments in energy. Would be great to see flexibility being used more to boost financial resilience!

New research from @which-uk.bsky.social shows paying monthly for car insurance, rather than in one go, costs more. No one should have to pay more for essential cover because of how they can afford to pay. uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/car-hom...

Fantastic to be in the beautiful @scotparl this evening and to be reunited with some of the wonderful #Givemesomecredit gang! Thanks to @benmacpherson and Financial Inclusion Scotland for another opportunity to share the exhibition #povertypremium @povertyalliance.org @fairbydesign.bsky.social

Let’s make the most of this opportunity - if you think the current credit system is unfair please email your MP #povertypremium #FairBankingAct

Millions of people who can’t access #affordablecredit have to pay a #povertypremium. A Fair Banking Act would mean fair access to credit for people currently excluded. Brilliant to see this issue covered in Michael Sheen's Secret Million Pound Giveaway.

"One of the things I want to make clear is that just stopping the bad guys is not enough if you don’t support better alternatives. Because people will still need access to credit.”

Very excited to watch this! And great to have @mchshe.bsky.social backing a #FairBankingAct @fairbydesign.bsky.social

🗣️New research from Medact and Warm This Winter highlights the severe health impacts of cold homes and high energy bills in the UK, with frontline healthcare workers witnessing the consequences firsthand. #WarmHomes #EnergySecurity

Brilliant to see Give Me Some Credit: The Reality of Life Without a Safety Net exhibition in Parliament, hosted by the APPG on Fair Banking with Poverty Alliance 🖼️🖼️

🚨 Give Me Some Credit: The Reality of Life Without a Safety Net 🚨 We worked with @povertyalliance and 14 people with lived experience to document what it means to be locked out of affordable credit. 📸 Explore the online gallery now

We welcome the new Financial Inclusion Committee which will advise Government on its financial inclusion strategy. www.gov.uk/government/n...