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New Economics Foundation | Change the rules. Share the wealth. Protect the planet.

London, UK neweconomics.org Joined October 2009

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NEF @NEF Nov 19, 2024

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Raising interest rates risks damaging the economy while doing little to fight the inflation we face, which is driven by international fossil-fuel prices.

Our economist Theo Harris responds to the Bank of England's decision to raise rates 👇

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neweconomics.org Interest rate hike will damage economy while doing little to fight inflation The New Economics Foundation reacts to today’s interest rate decision

NEF @NEF 4d

Higher interest rates: how will they affect you? The Bank of England is due to decide the new interest rate today. NEF economist @JRS_1993 explains why raising rates would cause more economic harm than help.

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Banning fracking and new licenses for oil and gas drilling is a major milestone & vital signal that we must transition from fossil fuels to homegrown clean energy.

The government must not now undermine this positive step by approving Heathrow expansion or drilling at Rosebank🧵

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Verified account @energygovuk 4d

New laws to help cut bills, protect consumers, crack down on rogue companies and put more power in the hands of communities.

Today we’re introducing the Energy Independence Bill, a fairer energy system that works for people.

Read the full story: gov.uk/government/new…

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Andy Burnham's under scrutiny for a flight from Manchester - but what we should really be focusing on is the government's plans for Heathrow expansion.

This will be the real test of the government's commitment to its climate goals. Alex Chapman on LBC.

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