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Our vision is a financial system that serves people and planet - one that is democratic, sustainable, just and resilient.

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2/ Back in January our Head of Climate and Nature, Jon Dennis, wrote on how the collapse of voluntary agreements means we need more climate leadership from governments.
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.Climate related crises have increased but so have banks funding fossil fuels. As several banks have left voluntary climate-agreements, their fossil fuel funding has increased.
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Two things that we definitely know: .1️⃣ Getting to net zero is going to be cheaper than we thought.2️⃣ The costs of inaction would be massively higher.
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RT @NewEconomyBrief: What will 3C of warming do to the UK economy?. This week we explain why net zero is cheaper and climate damages are mo….
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RT @FBfACampaign: The poverty premium costs each parliamentary constituency £4.5million per year. @FairByDesign recommends a #FairBanking….
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🎉We’re delighted to share the Lab has once again been recognised - not just as one of the UK's top 100 social businesses, but this time also as a finalist in the Diversity Pioneer category. Thanks to @SE100, and well done to all this year’s inspiring.winners!. #SE100
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The recent heatwaves across the UK and Europe show us that the climate crisis is accelerating. We need central banks to use their powers to better align finance with a safe, just and green future.
@NEF
NEF
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INCYMI: The European Central Bank's latest strategy update reaffirmed support for climate policy - but with Europe still recovering from deadly heatwaves, it's time for more action.@TheoHarris_Econ blogs👇.
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Our Head of Advocacy, @MarloesNicholls, will be speaking at a workshop on 4 August, sharing how the landmark Pensions Review is an opportunity to create for a fairer, greener future for all.
@UKDivest
UK Divest
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🗳️ Join us for a workshop with @HopeFTFuture and @TheFinanceLab about engaging our MPs during the government's landmark Pensions Review, so we can win fossil free pensions for all. ⏰ 4 August at 6.30pm.📍 Online.🔗 Register here:
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Great to see the campaign for a #FairBankingAct being discussed in parliament this week! Thanks to @CliveJonesMP for raising it. #FairBankingForAll @FBfACampaign.
@FBfACampaign
Fair Banking for All
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Yesterday in Westminster @katrinamurray71 & other MPs highlighted the vital role of #CreditUnions. Thank you to @CliveJonesMP for asking @TorstenBell if government will back a #FairBankingAct to help credit unions grow. #FairBankingForAll @ABCULCUs.
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RT @FBfACampaign: Yesterday in Westminster @katrinamurray71 & other MPs highlighted the vital role of #CreditUnions. Thank you to @CliveJo….
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RT @FBfACampaign: "Fair access to affordable credit is not a niche social project — it’s an economic imperative.". @SamRexEdwards from @The….
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The sudden closure of the Financial Fairness Trust by Aberdeen shows that we can't rely on voluntary approaches by profit-driven financial institutions to fix market failures. We urgently need a #FairBankingAct. .@FBfACampaign . #FairBankingForAll.
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Our CEO, @jesselgriffiths, shares his take on the government's new Financial Services strategy. Government are taking a huge gamble with this roll back of financial regulation - risking financial stability and with little evidence of benefit for wider economy.
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Jesse Griffiths
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The government's new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness strategy risks undermining its industrial policy & growth mission. Here's my analysis: .
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RT @NEF: "It feels like groundhog day. The 2008 crash and what followed should have been a very strong lesson to everybody in not completel….
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RT @MarloesNicholls: Hats off to @Simon4NDorset who yesterday asked @Ed_Miliband whether more of our pension savings could be invested in t….
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People on low incomes often pay more to borrow. Without affordable credit, many turn to high-cost lenders & spiral into debt. @FairByDesign's new briefing backs a #FairBankingAct to expand access to affordable credit. @FBfACampaign.#FairBankingForAll
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RT @JustMoneyMvt: Really great to see meaningful engagement with the Pensions Schemes Bill from lots of MPs last week. There's still time….
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RT @FBfACampaign: "Voluntary fixes won't solve the credit crisis. A #FairBankingAct would be a powerful statement that access to affordabl….
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5/ The government has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the UK’s broken pensions system. Call on it to act now by signing this petition, and add your voice to growing calls for a fairer, greener future!.
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4/ And @Mark4WyreForest pointed out that the bill does not address the fact that the current pensions system fails to guarantee most people security in retirement
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