Jane Green

profjanegreen.bsky.social

24 September 2026 12:49

Incredibly clear from @alfie-stirling.bsky.social here on BBC, who we are delighted to be working with @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social.

Mike Brewer

mikebrewerecon.bsky.social

23 July 2026 17:55

There may be other reasons to give pubs a tax break, but it's hard to see how taxing some businesses more and other businesses less can be a cost of living policy change.

Jo Michell

jomichell.bsky.social

21 July 2026 09:32

Good from @alfie-stirling.bsky.social on the potential for implicit monetary-fiscal coordination: lower fuel bills means less pressure on the Bank to raise interest rates. Implementation matters of course: incentives to move away from fossil fuels are essential. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

14 May 2026 13:23

🚨 NEW! Our report out today concludes rent controls can ease the pressure on renters, without jeopardising the private rented sector. A rent control could: - Make renters nearly £1200 a year better off by 2030 - Reduce the housing benefit bill by £600m, even with annual LHA uprating Here's how 👇

Jo Michell

jomichell.bsky.social

29 January 2026 13:53

Tried this on my daughter, 8: A father and son are in a car accident. The father dies at the scene. The son is rushed to hospital and needs emergency surgery. The surgeon walks in and says, "I can't operate on this boy - he's my son!" How is this possible? Answer: "Easy! The boy has two dads!"