Finance Innovation Lab

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

[NEF @NEF]

We're hiring! If you want to join a team that's passionate about delivering a fairer economy that works for people and planet (and you like the sound of a 32 hour work week), check out our latest vacancies: https://t.co/SZ31WpTU3k

[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

At least £325 billion of dirty money from financial crime, money laundering, corruption, illegal trade and tax dodging flows through the UK every year and causes real harm, read our report here. https://t.co/KxtkjfEuom

[Jesse Griffiths @JesseLGriffiths]

At least £325 bn of dirty money flows thru the UK every year & a staggering £788 billion when UK linked territories such as Jersey and the Cayman Islands are included - our new report

https://t.co/GHyGO6JWDE

@LaurieWoodiwiss @Naomi_Fowler @jboltonjones @AlexJacobs16

[Tax Justice UK @TaxJusticeUK]

We've been saying the UK has a big dirty money problem. Now we know how BIG!

New research from our friends @TheFinanceLab has exposed that around £325 billion from financial crime, money laundering, corruption, illegal trade & tax dodging flows through the UK every year.

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[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

Nearly 9 in 10 people in the UK want the government to take economic crime more seriously.
They’re right to.
New research shows at least £325 billion in money linked to corruption, tax dodging and organised crime flows through the UK every year.
https://t.co/hg3eXwPoyn

[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

Our new research estimates at least £325 billion of dirty money flows through the UK every year.

UK - especially City of London - remains a global hub for money laundering, corruption & tax abuse.

https://t.co/QJjdIsgUct

[Fair Banking for All @FBfACampaign]

We must keep the #CostOfLiving on the agenda.

Yesterday, @gareththomasMP told the Commons “Millions of people and thousands of small businesses are locked out of #AffordableCredit” - and said the new Financial Services Bill could be a step toward fixing this.

#FairBankingForAll

[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

"The upshot is that even pension schemes that have promised not to invest in fossil fuels have ploughed money into funds that are paying for major gas projects." @tbij investigate where UK public sector pensions are really being invested. https://t.co/0ieHY5M5Vd

[Fair Banking for All @FBfACampaign]

‘If Labour wants to take on populism, it must start with the cost of living’ - @Y_FovargueMP in @LabourList on the rise of the #PovertyPremium.

https://t.co/WOHdCAVn1X

[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

The Lab has joined a call by leading civil society organisations for the government to deliver an ambitious transition plan policy. Read the letter in full here ⬇️.
https://t.co/DQk7XQZf2X

[Peers for the Planet @Peers4Planet]

Today, at 3rd Reading of the #PensionSchemesBill, responding to calls from Baroness Hayman, government committed to produce new guidance to clarify investment duties so pension funds can account for systemic risks like #ClimateChange. 🧵

[Jesse Griffiths @JesseLGriffiths]

How climate change is driving up insurance losses - new report. A couple of standout facts for me:

- 'Peak losses' where there is a major event, typically a US hurricane, projected to reach $400bn by 2030.
- Most losses are already not insured.

https://t.co/nwPJ0MAcvr

[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

It's been a year since @michaelsheen's documentary was shown - find out what has happened in the #FairBankingForAll campaign since then.

[Fair Banking for All @FBfACampaign]

1 year ago @michaelsheen paid off the debts of hundreds of people.

So what’s happened since then?

https://t.co/oZwAYjNldb

#FairBankingForAll

[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

'Pension schemes are powerful investors in the economy. The decisions they make today will shape not only financial outcomes for retirees, but also the kind of world those retirees will live in.' Read more here ⬇️

[PoliticsHome @politicshome]

Britain quit coal – so why are our pensions still funding it?

✍️ Lord Sharkey, Liberal Democrat peer
https://t.co/7ApfL9Vce2

[Jesse Griffiths @JesseLGriffiths]

The new Nature Finance Tracker tells you what the UK government spends on nature.

https://t.co/RZ4SWGhNLT

[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

'Pension schemes are powerful investors in the economy. The decisions they make today will shape not only financial outcomes for retirees, but also the kind of world those retirees will live in'
👏
https://t.co/owG3J2Qti8

[Fair Banking for All @FBfACampaign]

Thank you Martin Rhodes MP for meeting again with Glasgow residents who have lived experienced of exclusion from affordable credit.

Great to discuss the #FairBankingAct as well as delivery & timelines for the government's Financial Inclusion Strategy.

#FairBankingForAll

[Fair Banking for All @FBfACampaign]

Great news for the #CreditUnion sector 🙌🙌🙌

This will mean millions more people can become credit union members and have access to affordable credit - helping families avoid high-cost credit and build financial resilience. A big win for financial inclusion.

@ABCULCUs

[Jesse Griffiths @JesseLGriffiths]

State of Civil Society 2026 report from @CIVICUSalliance is out and it's grim reading (though there is hope in there too).

https://t.co/tfdVY2JNIO

[Finance Innovation Lab @TheFinanceLab]

From billionaires to bank lending: is the economy serving people or profits? Read @JesseLGriffiths latest round up of this month's news, views and articles here. https://t.co/RlYu4SnbmO