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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 7

⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ Assessing #Labour’s First Year 🗳️ In our latest #MondayInterview, just published, @EconSteveM gives an overview of what happened in the UK economy in the last year, and what should happen next to improve the country's economic prospects📈⬇️ hubs.la/Q03v_y9R0

NIESRorg's tweet card. One of the main themes of the year has been the Labour Government consistently talking about economic growth. What has happened on that front? And what indicators are telling is likely to happen in...

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 21

⚡️OUT NOW⚡️ In our latest #MondayInterview, just published, @KayaAhmetIhsan discusses with Lea de Greef, Patricia Sánchez Juanino and @CornforthEdmund the role of Nationally Determined Contributions in shaping future climate policy 🌱📈 ⬇️⬇️ @NiGEMmodel hubs.la/Q03x_kNS0

NIESRorg's tweet card. For those less familiar with climate policy, can you explain what Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are, how do they shape global climate action and why should we care about them right now? ...

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · 5 h

Some of the authors include @DianeCoyle1859, @UofGVC, @PatrickDiamond1, @nigel_driffield, @TeraPauliina, @thomasforth, @jundu_econ, @timleunig, @RichardALJones, @r_ortegaargiles, @ProfGraemeRoy, and is edited by @bart_ark, @andywwestwood and our @EconSteveM & @AdrianPabst1 👇

NNational Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · 5 h

The #UK needs to translate its plans for long-term economic #growth into a clear set of priorities in order to reverse current trends and end the 15 years of poor #productivity it has experienced 📈 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @TPIProductivity hubs.la/Q03yTl1h0

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · 5 h

NIESRorg's tweet card. Joining up pro-productivity policies is a huge challenge. These 14 essays contain recommendations to reverse the poor productivity the UK has experienced.

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 18

What has happened to the UK economy since after the Financial #Crisis of 2008? Our #LivingStandard review goes under the bonnet and tries to explain the main reasons - Read it here 👉 hubs.la/Q03xQZky0 #UKeconomy #GFC #inequality

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 24

Our work at both macro and household level gives unique insights into the challenges & opportunities faced by those who seek to make a more equitable country a reality⚖️ Explore here our topic hub on #regional disparities ⬇️ @NuffieldFound @RoyalEconSoc hubs.la/Q03yJ4FW0

NIESRorg's tweet card. Evident within the post-war British economy is a regional divide, characterised sometimes as "north versus south", or "city versus province". However, this is too simplistic, with worrying levels of...

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 23

📌UPCOMING EVENT ⏰ At this webinar, our researchers will present the findings of our upcoming UK and Global Economic Outlooks, followed by a Q&A from participants 💻Virtual event 🗓️Friday 8 August, 11:00-12:00 📝Sign up to join 👇 hubs.la/Q03yqFBF0

NIESRorg's tweet card. This webinar will present the main findings from our Summer 2025 UK and Global Outlook, and will be followed by an open Q&A session. More information on this event will be available soon.

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 20

#WeekendReading 🔖 Our latest #Wage Tracker is painting a more nuanced picture of the UK economy suggesting that, despite #unemployment and #inflation going 🆙, workers are overall still better off 📈 Here is why⬇️ hubs.la/Q03xTNqS0

NIESRorg's tweet card. The unemployment rate has reached its highest level in four years, with the number of job vacancies falling by 7.9% in the three months to May.

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 20

Did you miss our 2025 Deane-Stone Lecture examining industrial and technological transitions in the UK and their implications for #productivity and competitiveness by @AllianceMBS' Prof @r_ortegaargiles ? No worries, here it is⬇️ hubs.la/Q03xTFb-0

NIESRorg's tweet card. The twin industrial transition, which encompasses both digital and green or sustainable transitions, is gaining significance in the fields of economics.

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 19

#WeekendReading 🔖 Our latest #CPI tracker explaining why probably we won't see #inflation coming down to the 2% target until late next year ⚡️📉 #UKeconomy #FoodPrices #Services #InterestRates hubs.la/Q03xTgvt0

NIESRorg's tweet card. Annual CPI inflation recorded 3.6% in June 2025, This change from last month is due to a large upward contribution from transport, particularly motor fuels.

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 19

#WeekendReading 🔖 In this #blog our @AdrianPabst1 lists the main pro-#productivity policies the Government should adopt, and outlines the key challenges the Govt will much likely face to implement them ⬇️ hubs.la/Q03xTg2m0

NIESRorg's tweet card. Improving the poor UK productivity performance requires sustained political leadership. What pro-productivity policies should the government adopt?

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 17

🚨OUT NOW🚨 Our latest #Wage Tracker suggests that, despite #unemployment and #inflation going 🆙, workers are overall still better off 📈 ⬇️Read here why⬇️ hubs.la/Q03xCkZ_0

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research@NIESRorg · Jul 17

A must-read thread from our Associate Economist @FergusJimenezE on today's #LabourMarket data ⬇️⬇️⬇️🧵 #unemployment #wages #ukeconomy

FFergus Jimenez-England@FergusJimenezE · Jul 17

Lots of talk about the labour market this morning. Some observations 🧵: TL;DR The labour market is tight for some workers, but has become much weaker for the recently inactive. Apply Phillips curve logic at your own risk.

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