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There’s no route to net zero without rebalancing levies. Our high taxes on electricity make it much less attractive for UK households to make the switch - adding approx £140 to a typical household’s electricity bill. New modelling by Nesta shows the real-world implications of

There’s no route to net zero without rebalancing levies.

Our high taxes on electricity make it much less attractive for UK households to make the switch - adding approx £140 to a typical household’s electricity bill.

New modelling by Nesta shows the real-world implications of
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NEW BLOG ✍️ Read our blog by Donna Molloy our Deputy Chief Executive, and Louise Bazalgette, Nesta Deputy Director of the Fairer Start Mission, on transforming access to effective, evidence-based parenting support in the UK. Check it out here: foundations.org.uk/now-is-the-tim…

NEW BLOG ✍️ Read our blog by <a href="/donnamolloy_/">Donna Molloy</a> our Deputy Chief Executive, and Louise Bazalgette, <a href="/nesta_uk/">Nesta</a> Deputy Director of the Fairer Start Mission, on transforming access to effective, evidence-based parenting support in the UK. Check it out here: foundations.org.uk/now-is-the-tim…
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How does Singapore deliver world-class governance? 🌏 Last month BIT's Dr Serene Koh joined Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy to explore principles behind Singapore's success—policy innovation, public service excellence, and long-term planning. Watch now: bit.ly/4eWjjEe

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We welcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Clean Power Action Plan and its focus on renewables to deliver clean power by 2030. Read our policy plan for heat for recommendations on how we can decarbonise home heating, drawing on our extensive research: nesta.org.uk/report/deliver…

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On the 12 days of Christmas, my heat pump gave to me: 🦃 Enough energy to roast 2,900 turkeys 🥦 5 tonnes of brussels sprouts cooked to perfection 🍮 1,500 gallons of custard warmed and ready-to-eat 🎁 We unwrapped the numbers on heat pump savings over Christmas:

On the 12 days of Christmas, my heat pump gave to me:

🦃 Enough energy to roast 2,900 turkeys
🥦 5 tonnes of brussels sprouts cooked to perfection
🍮 1,500 gallons of custard warmed and ready-to-eat

🎁 We unwrapped the numbers on heat pump savings over Christmas:
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The race to establish a permanent moon base is on, but one of the key factors which will determine its success & viability is being able to find a renewable source of clean water. As part of Nesta's Future Signals series, Olivier Usher explores this topic: nesta.org.uk/feature/future…

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The Department for Business and Trade #SmartDataChallenge Prize is here! We're seeking innovative solutions that can showcase the potential of a Smart Data economy, with £600,000 in prizes available. 📅 Applications open 15 Jan–14 March 2025, more details: bit.ly/3Dc37RQ

The <a href="/biztradegovuk/">Department for Business and Trade</a> #SmartDataChallenge Prize is here! We're seeking innovative solutions that can showcase the potential of a Smart Data economy, with £600,000 in prizes available.  
📅 Applications open 15 Jan–14 March 2025, more details: bit.ly/3Dc37RQ
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Thinking about switching to a #HeatPump? Hear it Straight from the Source. Bob & Liz made the change, and they haven’t looked back. In this video, they share their real-life experience and what the switch has meant for their comfort and #CarbonFootprint. mcsfoundation.org.uk/straight-from-…

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NEW: Our new and improved ‘Be the Chancellor’ tool, by IFS researchers in partnership with Nesta, illustrates the key choices and challenges ahead of the Spending Review. Here’s why the Spending Review won’t be the end of the difficult choices facing the Chancellor: [🧵]

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The #GoodStartChallenge has launched! This 2.6M global challenge aims to accelerate innovative solutions that improve caregiver wellbeing in underserved communities across Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa & Latin America. Find out more at ow.ly/ZFzf50VPln4 Van Leer Foundation

The #GoodStartChallenge has launched! This 2.6M global challenge aims to accelerate innovative solutions that improve caregiver wellbeing in underserved communities across Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa &amp; Latin America. Find out more at ow.ly/ZFzf50VPln4 <a href="/vanleerfdn/">Van Leer Foundation</a>
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📢 New research from Nesta highlights concerning trends in early years spending: ➡️ While overall spending has remained stable since 2010, there has been a shift away from preventative services towards crisis response. ➡️ Welfare spending on 0 to 4s has dropped by £1,000 per

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Excited to see! The Government has adopted health food standard - based on a policy developed by Nesta. It'll see food businesses encouraged to get healthier food on our shelves. Making the healthier choices, the easier choice. Read more on 👉tinyurl.com/43fnpcm5