Ideas for a fair, sustainable and resilient economy

Over the last decade the world has experienced a series of profound economic problems - from the financial crash to the climate crisis, from rising inequality to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economics is changing to try and solve these problems.

New Economy Brief summarises robust, credible analysis to help you navigate political debate.
Latest
Recent

Can we trust the numbers?

Welfare
8.5.25
This week's New Economy Brief explores ongoing problems with some of the most important economic indicators collected and calculated by the Office for National Statistics.

Local election preview

30.4.25
What to expect from the local elections, Labour’s Reform worries, and the nuances of voters’ views on the economy.

The Trump Shock Part 3: Protecting the UK economy

Industrial Strategy
24.4.25
This week we're turning our attention to how the tariffs are affecting the UK economy, and how the government is starting to respond to protect key sectors from the fallout.

The Trump Shock Part 2: deepening the debt crisis

Trade
17.4.25
This week, we explore the effect of Trump’s tariffs on countries in the Global South and the worsening debt crisis.
FAQS About New Economy Brief