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Read the briefing here: neweconomics.org/2026/03/protec… 2/2

NEW: As the Iran war escalates, this government needs to protect us from an energy price shock. From immediate support for households to long-term economic changes, here's what they should do. 1/2

There are ten times more billionaires in the UK than there were when I was a child, said @ZackPolanski. We hosted the Green Party leader for a major economic speech yesterday.

🚨 Today's labour market stats will give the BoE quite the headache... Energy shock from the Iran conflict raises the need for higher rates, but but back home the jobs market is fading fast, hinting policy may already be too tight...

Zack Polanski: wind and solar power will insulate us from price shocks caused by the war in Iran. We hosted Green Party leader @ZackPolanski to kick off NEF's 40th birthday celebrations today.

Remarks from our chief executive Danny Sriskandarajah who talks about celebrating the people and initiatives of NEF innour 40th year. This is the first in a series of events so keep your eyes peeled for what's coming next...

We've now moved onto a Q&A chaired by our deputy chief executive Hannah Peaker.

Fantastic to have a packed out room for our event where we have Zack Polanski speaking - he's started by saying we live in "rip of Britain" - an economy to reward the few off the work of the many.

This morning we're hosting a speech by leader of the Green Party @ZackPolanski! Keep your eyes peeled on our account from 10.30 to find out what Zack has to say about the economy, as well as remarks from our chief exec @dhnnjyn and deputy chief exec Hannah Peaker

"We have to be careful not to use words like scientific when describing the OBR because it's always inevitably going to contain value judgements." Our head economist Dr. Lydia Prieg speaking to the Treasury Select Committee this morning about about the OBR

Two ways the government should protect us from rising energy prices: ✅Tax any windfall profits energy companies make ✅Invest in renewables to reduce future price instability Theo Harris explains on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Who's hiding behind London's empty mansions? @kojokoram follows the dark money in Death in Westminster, a new podcast series from @planet_b and Novara Media. Listen now – search for 'Novara Media' wherever you get your podcasts. novara.media/westminster

Reform's plans to cut heat pump grants to fund tax cuts is of most benefit to the wealthiest people - what we need is to use green tech to support families struggling with high energy bills. Alex Chapman writes for @LBC lbc.co.uk/article/nigel-…

This government should learn from the last energy crisis and prepare to provide a more effective, targeted energy bills support scheme. Alex Chapman was on @LBC to talk about what this should look like.

In his recent blog, our senior economist, Alex Chapman, shares how green tech made his home more comfortable and *cheaper* to live in. Read it here 👇 neweconomics.org/2025/12/green-…

🌱 The reality is that net zero and investing in renewables is the greatest economic opportunity in this century. It has the power to: ✅ Strengthen our economy ✅ Help cut bills for people across the country ✅ Help tackle the cost of living crisis

Reform UK’s attack on heat pumps and net zero is reckless, economically illiterate, and dangerous for Britain’s future.