Jaya Sood
@jayasood.bsky.social
NEF senior economist 🤓 former civil servant - HMT budget scorecard & DESNZ carbon budgets strategy ⚡
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Very pleased to read the PR for the Warm Homes Plan this morning.
The best insurance against energy price volatility is a solar + battery combo for a household. So it's excellent to see an ambition of tripling rooftops with PV. Combine it with a battery and its magic!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The best insurance against energy price volatility is a solar + battery combo for a household. So it's excellent to see an ambition of tripling rooftops with PV. Combine it with a battery and its magic!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history
Government launches Warm Homes Plan to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty.
www.gov.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Very pleased to read the PR for the Warm Homes Plan this morning.
The best insurance against energy price volatility is a solar + battery combo for a household. So it's excellent to see an ambition of tripling rooftops with PV. Combine it with a battery and its magic!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The best insurance against energy price volatility is a solar + battery combo for a household. So it's excellent to see an ambition of tripling rooftops with PV. Combine it with a battery and its magic!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Inflation up again, from 3.2% in Nov to 3.4% in Dec, just as it seemed we might be on a downward trajectory. Mostly driven by alcohol & tobacco + air fares, so arguably not the bare essentials. But food prices are still climbing.
January 21, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Inflation up again, from 3.2% in Nov to 3.4% in Dec, just as it seemed we might be on a downward trajectory. Mostly driven by alcohol & tobacco + air fares, so arguably not the bare essentials. But food prices are still climbing.
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We're entering a new era where inflation will be caused by global shocks - and raising interest rates will not do much to address it, says @jayasood.bsky.social on LBC News.
December 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We're entering a new era where inflation will be caused by global shocks - and raising interest rates will not do much to address it, says @jayasood.bsky.social on LBC News.
UK Nov CPI inflation at 3.2% down from 3.8% over the summer and 3.6% in Oct, amidst economic contraction, a rise in unemployment and slow wage growth. No excuse for BoE not to cut rates tomorrow 1/4
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 AM
UK Nov CPI inflation at 3.2% down from 3.8% over the summer and 3.6% in Oct, amidst economic contraction, a rise in unemployment and slow wage growth. No excuse for BoE not to cut rates tomorrow 1/4
1/5 Government recognising this budget that the Bank of England can't solve inflation alone is a step towards stronger monetary-fiscal coordination that NEF has been calling for some time: t.co/yc4IEFFamD
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
1/5 Government recognising this budget that the Bank of England can't solve inflation alone is a step towards stronger monetary-fiscal coordination that NEF has been calling for some time: t.co/yc4IEFFamD
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After years of austerity and a prolonged cost-of-living crisis, households are really struggling. Investment is essential. The Chancellor's budget must provide the support needed.
NEF's senior economist @jayasood.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk.
NEF's senior economist @jayasood.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk.
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
After years of austerity and a prolonged cost-of-living crisis, households are really struggling. Investment is essential. The Chancellor's budget must provide the support needed.
NEF's senior economist @jayasood.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk.
NEF's senior economist @jayasood.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk.
Great to see that following my colleague @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social's oral evidence session in June, the Treasury Select Committee has endorsed our recommendation for the Treasury to explore the merits of allowing the NWF to borrow funds directly from the market.
bit.ly/4oaCGhM
bit.ly/4oaCGhM
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Great to see that following my colleague @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social's oral evidence session in June, the Treasury Select Committee has endorsed our recommendation for the Treasury to explore the merits of allowing the NWF to borrow funds directly from the market.
bit.ly/4oaCGhM
bit.ly/4oaCGhM
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"In the UK, these fiscal events have unfortunately become a scramble over how to fix a short-term, arbitrarily determined, so-called 'fiscal black hole."
@jayasood.bsky.social on the upcoming autumn budget in @politicshome.bsky.social
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
@jayasood.bsky.social on the upcoming autumn budget in @politicshome.bsky.social
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Why Rachel Reeves Faces A Very Tricky Autumn Budget
The Chancellor is walking an economic tightrope heading into the Autumn Budget.
www.politicshome.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"In the UK, these fiscal events have unfortunately become a scramble over how to fix a short-term, arbitrarily determined, so-called 'fiscal black hole."
@jayasood.bsky.social on the upcoming autumn budget in @politicshome.bsky.social
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
@jayasood.bsky.social on the upcoming autumn budget in @politicshome.bsky.social
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
UK 30y gilt yields hit 5.7% yesterday - the highest in G7. Even the US borrows cheaper after firing a Fed governor. Yields are rising everywhere, but why are UK bonds being punished so harshly & what does it mean for the Autumn Budget?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK hit by fresh sell-off in government bond markets as pound weakens
Yield on 30-year gilts hit highest level since 1998, indicating it will cost UK more to borrow from markets
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
UK 30y gilt yields hit 5.7% yesterday - the highest in G7. Even the US borrows cheaper after firing a Fed governor. Yields are rising everywhere, but why are UK bonds being punished so harshly & what does it mean for the Autumn Budget?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Food prices drove yesterday's unexpected rise in inflation. But why are our groceries getting more expensive? NEF's @jayasood.bsky.social explains on @skynewsrss.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Food prices drove yesterday's unexpected rise in inflation. But why are our groceries getting more expensive? NEF's @jayasood.bsky.social explains on @skynewsrss.bsky.social
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Information published today shows the Treasury sent the Bank of England £40 billion last year.
That's more than the entire budget of the Department for Transport.
And where does this money ultimately end up? Lining the pockets of commercial banks.
That's more than the entire budget of the Department for Transport.
And where does this money ultimately end up? Lining the pockets of commercial banks.
August 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Information published today shows the Treasury sent the Bank of England £40 billion last year.
That's more than the entire budget of the Department for Transport.
And where does this money ultimately end up? Lining the pockets of commercial banks.
That's more than the entire budget of the Department for Transport.
And where does this money ultimately end up? Lining the pockets of commercial banks.
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Here is another solution to stop the harms of extreme wealth in the UK. And with an upcoming Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer can put it to action. We need a problem solving approach to UK policy. #extremewealth
Taxing banks’ windfall profits could bring in £11.3 billion 💰
…but Rachel Reeves & Keir Starmer are refusing to get out of bed with the banks and make it happen❗
Tell them to #TaxTheBanks today: bit.ly/TaxTheBanks
…but Rachel Reeves & Keir Starmer are refusing to get out of bed with the banks and make it happen❗
Tell them to #TaxTheBanks today: bit.ly/TaxTheBanks
August 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Here is another solution to stop the harms of extreme wealth in the UK. And with an upcoming Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer can put it to action. We need a problem solving approach to UK policy. #extremewealth
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The harsh reality is this government will never deliver meaningful growth if it sticks to its current economic dogma.
@jayasood.bsky.social responds to today's GDP figures.
@jayasood.bsky.social responds to today's GDP figures.
August 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The harsh reality is this government will never deliver meaningful growth if it sticks to its current economic dogma.
@jayasood.bsky.social responds to today's GDP figures.
@jayasood.bsky.social responds to today's GDP figures.
This sluggish growth story is getting old. Blaming specific policy measures like NICs, or global uncertainty that is out of our hands, doesn't cut it.
Our governing economic institutions, that set the tone for how our economy functions, are failing. They need a serious re-think 1/5
bit.ly/3V1JZeO
Our governing economic institutions, that set the tone for how our economy functions, are failing. They need a serious re-think 1/5
bit.ly/3V1JZeO
UK economic growth slows to 0.3% between April and June
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made growing the economy a priority - but many economists and politicians are concerned that it is not improving fast enough.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
This sluggish growth story is getting old. Blaming specific policy measures like NICs, or global uncertainty that is out of our hands, doesn't cut it.
Our governing economic institutions, that set the tone for how our economy functions, are failing. They need a serious re-think 1/5
bit.ly/3V1JZeO
Our governing economic institutions, that set the tone for how our economy functions, are failing. They need a serious re-think 1/5
bit.ly/3V1JZeO
OBR's new Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report out today: obr.uk/frs/fiscal-r... -- what's the verdict on climate impacts on UK debt? 1/6
Fiscal risks and sustainability – July 2025 - Office for Budget Responsibility
The latest update of our assessment of the current pressures on the public finances was published in our Fiscal risks and sustainability report. Read the Executive summary for the key points from our ...
obr.uk
July 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
OBR's new Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report out today: obr.uk/frs/fiscal-r... -- what's the verdict on climate impacts on UK debt? 1/6
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NEF's Head of Economics and Environment @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social spoke to the Treasury Committee about the #NationalWealthFund.
Here he addresses the question "How does the level of British public investment compare to other peer nations?"
Listen in full: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Here he addresses the question "How does the level of British public investment compare to other peer nations?"
Listen in full: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
June 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
NEF's Head of Economics and Environment @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social spoke to the Treasury Committee about the #NationalWealthFund.
Here he addresses the question "How does the level of British public investment compare to other peer nations?"
Listen in full: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Here he addresses the question "How does the level of British public investment compare to other peer nations?"
Listen in full: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Scrapping stealth subsidies to banks to release children from poverty: Gordon Brown plan includes NEF proposal for raising £3bn from tiered reserves. This would reduce the interest the Bank of England pays on commercial reserves - money which could go to improving kids' lives.
June 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Scrapping stealth subsidies to banks to release children from poverty: Gordon Brown plan includes NEF proposal for raising £3bn from tiered reserves. This would reduce the interest the Bank of England pays on commercial reserves - money which could go to improving kids' lives.
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🧵New polling from @investinbritain.bsky.social by
@survation.bsky.social reveals a majority of Labour MPs want the Chancellor to change course on fiscal policy.
1/8 thetimes.com/article/6448...
@survation.bsky.social reveals a majority of Labour MPs want the Chancellor to change course on fiscal policy.
1/8 thetimes.com/article/6448...
Majority of Labour MPs oppose Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules
Divisions within the party are exposed as two thirds of MPs are against the Rachel Reeves’ fiscal plans
www.thetimes.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🧵New polling from @investinbritain.bsky.social by
@survation.bsky.social reveals a majority of Labour MPs want the Chancellor to change course on fiscal policy.
1/8 thetimes.com/article/6448...
@survation.bsky.social reveals a majority of Labour MPs want the Chancellor to change course on fiscal policy.
1/8 thetimes.com/article/6448...
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Yesterday's UK government borrowing figures for April were actually £3.5bn below the OBR’s forecast, yet media coverage focused on the fact that the figure was slightly higher than the forecasts of “city economists”. This is not a cause for alarm.
obr.uk
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obr.uk
May 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Yesterday's UK government borrowing figures for April were actually £3.5bn below the OBR’s forecast, yet media coverage focused on the fact that the figure was slightly higher than the forecasts of “city economists”. This is not a cause for alarm.
obr.uk
obr.uk
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"It’s a mistake to think that mature technologies are out of the woods, or that markets alone will deliver them at the pace and scale required"
@jayasood.bsky.social , senior economist @neweconomics.bsky.social , makes the case for renewed public financing for mature tech like wind and solar:
@jayasood.bsky.social , senior economist @neweconomics.bsky.social , makes the case for renewed public financing for mature tech like wind and solar:
Lack of finance is holding back existing, as well as new, green technology
buff.ly
May 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"It’s a mistake to think that mature technologies are out of the woods, or that markets alone will deliver them at the pace and scale required"
@jayasood.bsky.social , senior economist @neweconomics.bsky.social , makes the case for renewed public financing for mature tech like wind and solar:
@jayasood.bsky.social , senior economist @neweconomics.bsky.social , makes the case for renewed public financing for mature tech like wind and solar:
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"I think there's a really big danger here that the Bank of England looks at these figures and decides to hold interest rates."
@jayasood.bsky.social explains why holding interest rates in response to today's inflation stats would be bad for people and the economy
@jayasood.bsky.social explains why holding interest rates in response to today's inflation stats would be bad for people and the economy
May 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"I think there's a really big danger here that the Bank of England looks at these figures and decides to hold interest rates."
@jayasood.bsky.social explains why holding interest rates in response to today's inflation stats would be bad for people and the economy
@jayasood.bsky.social explains why holding interest rates in response to today's inflation stats would be bad for people and the economy
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Excited to be kicking off our event in Brussels! We'll be discussing the case for monetary-fiscal co-ordination in this new age of economic shocks. Follow this thread to find out what our great line up of speakers (including MPC member Swati Dhingra) have to say👇
May 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Excited to be kicking off our event in Brussels! We'll be discussing the case for monetary-fiscal co-ordination in this new age of economic shocks. Follow this thread to find out what our great line up of speakers (including MPC member Swati Dhingra) have to say👇
Touched down in Brussels for @neweconomics.bsky.social monetary-fiscal coordination event featuring Swati Dhingra & Hans Stegeman 🥳
May 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Touched down in Brussels for @neweconomics.bsky.social monetary-fiscal coordination event featuring Swati Dhingra & Hans Stegeman 🥳
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The biggest review of pensions in a generation is underway.
We're want:
💷 Decent pensions for all.
☀️ A just transition to a thriving low-carbon economy.
🚫 A phase-out of funding for fossil fuels, deforestation and other harmful industries.
Sign now: to.350.org/pensions
We're want:
💷 Decent pensions for all.
☀️ A just transition to a thriving low-carbon economy.
🚫 A phase-out of funding for fossil fuels, deforestation and other harmful industries.
Sign now: to.350.org/pensions
April 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The biggest review of pensions in a generation is underway.
We're want:
💷 Decent pensions for all.
☀️ A just transition to a thriving low-carbon economy.
🚫 A phase-out of funding for fossil fuels, deforestation and other harmful industries.
Sign now: to.350.org/pensions
We're want:
💷 Decent pensions for all.
☀️ A just transition to a thriving low-carbon economy.
🚫 A phase-out of funding for fossil fuels, deforestation and other harmful industries.
Sign now: to.350.org/pensions
We're no longer in a world where crises are the exception to the rule -- Trump's impending tariffs are just another blow.
The good news is we have the tools to navigate this -- NEF's monetary- fiscal coordination framework explains how 👇🏽👇🏽
Wrote about this with Dom: neweconomics.org/2025/04/when...
The good news is we have the tools to navigate this -- NEF's monetary- fiscal coordination framework explains how 👇🏽👇🏽
Wrote about this with Dom: neweconomics.org/2025/04/when...
When economic shocks are the norm, coordination trumps chaos
A collaborative approach to domestic monetary and fiscal policy is essential in an increasingly shock-ridden world
neweconomics.org
April 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We're no longer in a world where crises are the exception to the rule -- Trump's impending tariffs are just another blow.
The good news is we have the tools to navigate this -- NEF's monetary- fiscal coordination framework explains how 👇🏽👇🏽
Wrote about this with Dom: neweconomics.org/2025/04/when...
The good news is we have the tools to navigate this -- NEF's monetary- fiscal coordination framework explains how 👇🏽👇🏽
Wrote about this with Dom: neweconomics.org/2025/04/when...