Can local No Interest Loan Schemes (NILS) help low-income households to weather financial bumps in the road? A case study from County Durham. Read our latest case study on how NILS is helping people get back on their feet. fairbydesign.com/we-launch-new-…

A clip from yesterday's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee session with our Head of Policy Maria Booker, as she discusses the importance of long term energy bill support, in the form of a social tariff.

Last week we launched a new case study looking at how No Interest Loan Schemes are helping to combat the poverty premium in the North East. Have a read here - fairbydesign.com/we-launch-new-…

Good news for older people struggling to pay energy bills. As we told Energy Security and Net Zero Committee last week, an energy social tariff is the best way to support everyone on a low income, including pensioners. We urge Gov to take further action and introduce a social tariff. #winterfuelpayment

We are very pleased with the Government's commitment to fully fund the Warm Homes Plan. This is a good step towards making homes more energy efficient and reduce bills. Now, the Government needs to support all those in fuel poverty and introduce a social tariff.

Looking forward to attending the #IAConference25 today! Hope to see some of you there!

A huge thanks to the lived experience expert speakers who shared their stories yesterday at our event on affordable credit and financial inclusion. It’s vital that these voices help shape policy and the design of financial services.

Great line up for the final session at the #IAConference25 this afternoon. Thanks to Independent Age for a thought provoking day…

Good to see that energy bills can be cut quickly when there is a will. Look forward to the Government slashing energy bills for those on low incomes via a social tariff Fair By Design #energysocialtariff

The experience of those who face the poverty premium is at the heart of what we do. Here is @MariacBooker, our Head of Policy, relaying evidence from our Lived Experience Advisory Board in Parliament in front of Energy Security and Net Zero Committee committee.

Many people on low incomes face limited access to affordable credit. We’re calling for fairer alternatives, including a Fair Banking Act and No Interest Loan Schemes. Check out our new briefing on credit, setting out the problems and the solutions. fairbydesign.com/wp-content/upl…

Opening session of the Nest Insight conference - looks like it’s going to be a jam packed & interesting day!

The benefits of the transition to net zero must be felt by all consumers, especially those on low incomes. Listen to Maria Booker call on Ofgem to update their distributional impact analysis at the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee .

It is essential that HM Treasury keeps the Financial Conduct Authority have regard" to financial inclusion” so that consumer protection remains an important cornerstone of growth. gov.uk/government/new…

Our Director Rebecca Deegan writes on Insurance_post today: People who pay for car insurance monthly are too often charged more than it costs an insurer to service this method of payment. Decisive action has been too slow. postonline.co.uk/personal/79578… Financial Conduct Authority The ABI

Fantastic paper on tackling the motor insurance poverty premium from our Director Rebecca Deegan

How do we promote inclusive design at every level in financial services? Have a read- would love to know what you think...Fair By Design linkedin.com/pulse/how-do-w…

Great to attend the launch of this report last night and to hear Miatta Fahnbulleh clearly recognising that energy bills are unaffordable. Lots of energy social tariff design ideas on the table...now time for action!

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It was a privilege to attend the launch of the Poverty Strategy Commission’s framework for tackling poverty this morning, having been involved in the advisory group. Thinking about what we at Fair By Design can do to help make the suggested social contract a reality 🤔