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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 18h

🎙️ What are the big policy ideas shaping the debate at Conservative party conference?

Here's our policy team discussing the key policy ideas that we heard, and what else should be on the table ⤵️

🗓️ Explore our full programme: https://lnkd.in/eG4KT3igr

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 5d

The long-awaited Warm Homes plan is expected to launch in October, and it will be one of the government’s most important and challenging policy plans.

A new blog by Nesta's @acjsissons.bsky.social outlines the 7 tests the plan must meet to tackle fuel poverty, energy bills and decarbonisation:

Seven tests for the government’s Warm Homes plan

Accelerating the switch from gas to electricity, make electricity cheaper, and balancing electrification with insulation are key policies that could reduce bills and carbon emissions for households

www.nesta.org.uk

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Marcus Shepheard @mashley.bsky.social · 8d

The Warm Homes Plan is coming, and it should provide a lot of answers and new details to how the Government will tackle the issues of energy bills, fuel poverty and emissions from homes.

@acjsissons.bsky.social sets out seven tests to judge the merits of the plan

www.nesta.org.uk/blog/seven-t...

Seven tests for the government’s Warm Homes plan

Accelerating the switch from gas to electricity, make electricity cheaper, and balancing electrification with insulation are key policies that could reduce bills and carbon emissions for households

www.nesta.org.uk

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 6d

How can halving obesity in the UK also help to narrow health inequalities?

At Nesta, we’re working to halve obesity by 2030 with a population-level approach. Read more on why we think this is the most equitable way to reduce obesity. https://bit.ly/4pRtnEY

How does Nesta’s mission to halve obesity by 2030 relate to health inequalities?

Why a population-level approach can create the largest real-world improvements in obesity across the UK population

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ What policy ideas should be on the table at this year's party conferences?

We've been at the Labour Party Conference this week to explore policy solutions to the big challenges facing the UK.

Find out what else we've got coming up: https://bit.ly/4oMmC6L

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 9d

Hi Owen, unfortunately the library isn't open to contributions. But a great idea for something in the future!

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Climate Visuals @climatevisuals.bsky.social · 9d

New pictures!

Today we're excited to be launching the first images from our new resource of engaging, accessible and real-life images of heat pumps across the UK, free for non-profit, editorial and educational use.

Find out more and view the images:
www.climatevisuals.org/heatpumps/

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 9d

What do you picture when you hear about heat pumps?

📸 A new online library published by Nesta and @climatevisuals.bsky.social challenges misconceptions, normalise this green tech in the home and show how they fit in with everyday life. https://www.climatevisuals.org/heatpumps/

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 12d

Old policy methods struggle with today’s complex challenges.

Learn how flexible, iterative ‘test and learn’ approaches help governments reduce risk, adapt fast, and deliver impactful public services with @bitglobal.bsky.social's new course.

🔗 Book your place now: https://bit.ly/463YRQg

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 13d

Is removing VAT the best way to cut energy bills?

Our new blog looks at the alternatives, from targeting electricity to a one-off debt forgiveness scheme. Is there a better way to spend £2.5 billion?

⤵️ https://bit.ly/42ElFDV

Is removing VAT really the best way to cut energy bills?

Targeting electricity bills, subsidising bill-funded schemes, or a one-off debt forgiveness program offer more effective, fair, and sustainable solutions

www.nesta.org.uk

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 16d

🎙️ What did our speakers find inspiring at Policy Live 2025?

From honest conversations about challenges and solutions, to collaboration on policy innovation, here's what our speakers took from Policy Live ⤵️

🎥 Watch back online: https://www.policylive.org/nesta/332/82846

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 19d

The government’s ambition to create up to 1,000 family hubs across England by 2028 has been backed by a £500m investment.

How should this additional investment be spent to best support disadvantaged children? Our new data analysis explores ⤵️

Where should the new best start family hubs be located to improve outcomes in the early years?

We recommend that the government uses data on access to family hubs, free school meals, inequality, and deprivation at a neighbourhood level to decide on the strategic placement of hubs

www.nesta.org.uk

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 20d

🎙️ The UK faces big challenges - but are there reasons to be optimistic?

Last week, we hosted Policy Live, our one-day conference on how to do policy differently, where speakers shared fresh ideas and solutions on how to build a brighter future.

Watch back our sessions: https://bit.ly/4m0j4fx

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 21d

🎙️ Why should the UK do policy differently?

Last week, we hosted Policy Live, our one-day conference on how to do policy differently, featuring politicians, policy experts, business leaders, and changemakers.

🎥 Watch back a selection of sessions online ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mnXroJ

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 22d

Policymakers often face limited time pressures and fragmented evidence.

What if there was an AI-powered tool that allowed policymakers to rapidly identify the most effective policies to tackle social challenges, based on latest evidence and research?

We're developing a new tool to do just that ⤵️

Harnessing AI to positively disrupt policymaking

Lessons learned from our user research

www.nesta.org.uk

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 23d

NHS waiting times are vital for people's experience of the health service as well as their health.

We've dug into the data behind rising NHS waiting times - and why they strengthen the case for taking a preventative approach to health, easing pressure on the system ⤵️

NHS waiting list data strengthens case for preventative health

Despite some improvements in reducing the most extreme waits, the system continues to face challenges

www.nesta.org.uk

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Sara Elias @saraelias.bsky.social · 26d

“HMT is the single greatest barrier to devolved policy innovation in the UK”- Mark Drakeford

‘100% agree with that’ - Nicola Sturgeon

@nestauk.bsky.social PolicyLive was a great one!

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for #PolicyLive!

More than 400 guests joined us in Westminster to explore how to do policy differently and solve the UK's most pressing challenges.

🎥 Watch back a selection of our sessions now: https://www.policylive.org/nesta/332/82846

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 27d

#PolicyLive 2025 is underway!

🎙️We’re live in Westminster exploring bold ideas to drive social change in the UK.

There’s still more to come on the livestream - watch live ➡️ www.policylive.org/nesta/332/82...

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 27d

We’re LIVE from Westminster for #PolicyLive, exploring how to do policy differently ⚡

Not joining us in person? Tune in to our live stream to hear talks on economic growth, immigration, mission-driven government, how to make big ideas spread and more ➡️ https://www.policylive.org/nesta/332/82846

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · 28d

📣 24 hours until Policy Live: our one-day event on how to do policy differently.

🚨 Final few in-person spaces available - registration closes today, so don't miss your chance to apply for your ticket ⤵️

Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · Aug 4

Policy Live is back for 2025: and registration is now open 🎉

Join us on 11 Sept in central London for our full-day programme: with over 60 speakers exploring how to do policy differently - including Wes Streeting, Nicola Sturgeon and more.

Tickets are limited, apply now: bit.ly/4m0j4fx

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BIT @bitglobal.bsky.social · 29d

Why do people choose to use or resist AI?

The first chapter in our new four-part framework - AI & human behaviour - looks at what drives or holds back AI adoption, and how leaders can encourage deep integration of AI that complements and enhances human work.

bit.ly/46hqWm8

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · Sep 8

You can read more about Nesta’s recommended policies for halving obesity over five years through our blueprint toolkit, which evaluates the impact of different obesity reduction policies: blueprint.nesta.org.uk/policy-packa...

Prevention and treatment package

Back to policy packages overview This package provides a level playing field for retailers and the out of home sector whilst restricting children’s exposure to advertising and promotions of unhealthy…

blueprint.nesta.org.uk

Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Using our latest economic modelling, we found that our proposal to introduce mandatory health targets for the largest supermarkets should save the NHS around £23bn.

The government has announced a version of this policy as part of the healthy food standard announced in its 10-Year Health Plan:

What is the government’s new healthy food standard, and how does it work?

An explainer on how the policy works, why it's the right approach and how it will impact consumers and businesses

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · Sep 8

🗞️ New analysis by Nesta, featured in @the-independent.com, shows the high cost of reducing obesity rates in the UK with weight-loss medication alone, compared to a strategy that includes prevention policies ⤵️

Weight-loss jabs are not enough to tackle the obesity crisis, experts warn

Weight-loss drug Mounjaro will be rolled out to a quarter of a million NHS patients. But leading experts tell Rebecca Thomas and Alicja Hagopian that weight-loss jabs alone will not be enough to…

www.independent.co.uk

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