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We’re launching the Economic Wellbeing Explorer in London on 5 November, 9:30–11:30 am.
This powerful platform provides trusted data and insights to tackle inequality and strengthen resilience across Britain.
Join us: bit.ly/4nE5bEt.
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How did UK citizens really experience the financial shock of COVID-19?

Who was most resilient, and who faced the greatest strain?

What long-term patterns are still shaping lives today?

New datasets help researchers answer these questions

Read more and register to explore the data: bit.ly/4nfwbKq
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Our latest webinar, "Harnessing Smart Data for Good", is now available to watch if you missed the session earlier this week. See how near real-time financial data helps tackle poverty and improve economic wellbeing.
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We invite you to explore the Economic Wellbeing Explorer and Economic Nowcast with us at our lunchtime learning webinar.

Discover how to gain access and make the most of these fantastic resources.

Register here: bit.ly/4mql4y4
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Understanding #incomevolatility is essential to tackling #financialinsecurity in the UK.

Created with @jrf-uk.bsky.social, these datasets help researchers and policymakers explore income volatility patterns and support more effective policies and interventions.

👉 Request access: lnkd.in/eeMFHeaZ
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🎥 New video explainer: Explore the Economic Wellbeing Explorer

This video will show you how it works, what data it uses and how it can support decision-making around poverty, inequality and #economicwellbeing.

Watch: youtu.be/0h-I88wGnpE
Explore the tool: bit.ly/4jNLBn4

#dataforgood #ewesdf
Economic Wellbeing Explorer Introduction Video
YouTube video by Smart Data Foundry
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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Gemma Cassells will present "Data Are Plural: So Are the People Who Make It Matter. This talk invites us to move beyond the idea of data as a single source of truth and embrace it as a human-centred, collaborative tool for real-world change.

👉 Register bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
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The Future of Economic Wellbeing at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

How can data shape a fairer, stronger economy? Join us 6th May as we bring together public, private and academic leaders to explore how data can drive economic growth, financial well-being and real societal change.
bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
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💳 Every tap of a card, every online payment, these #digitalfootprints, when anonymised, reveal powerful socioeconomic trends.

We’re using financial data to transform public services.

Harnessing real-time financial insights = smarter policy, bigger impact.

Read more: bit.ly/4kOPdGI

#dataforgood
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Financial wellbeing is at the heart of a fairer, more equitable society. When we harness data effectively, we can identi...
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📢 Today’s the Day! Join us for our Webinar on Shaping Policy with Income Volatility Data

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Thanks for sharing this. We are all delighted about Dougie's appointment!
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We’re thrilled to announce Dougie Robb as Smart Data Foundry’s permanent CEO! 🎉

Dougie has been key to our vision of opening financial data for good, securing partnerships & leading our growth. Under his leadership, we’re set to make an even bigger impact! #smartdata #dataforgood
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Many homeowners in Scotland struggle to afford the energy upgrades needed for #netzero. Those on the lowest incomes often pay the highest costs—a clear #povertypremium.

Read full article: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
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Incredibly important research into income volatility from @resfoundation.bsky.social
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The industries that make the greatest use of zero-hours contracts experience the highest volatility in earnings.

Read 'Unstable pay' now to learn more 👉 buff.ly/o82JiA4
Chart showing Proportion of employees on a zero-hours contract (2018-2023, horizontal axis) and average arc percentage change in real monthly earnings compared to the previous month among 20-59-year-olds in work in both the current and previous months (20142019, vertical axis), by industry: UK
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🚀 Marking the launch of our new Financial Data Service (FINDS), a blog from Linda King.

FINDS is a collaboration between @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social & @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. It's one of six new data services announced by Smart Data Research UK.

Read all 👇
www.sdruk.ukri.org/2025/02/27/f...
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We invite you to discover how the amazing work of our speakers can inspire positive change and truly impact our communities! Together, we can share valuable insights and join the conversation about pushing forward policy with data-driven solutions.

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Can a National Data Library unlock research without unlocking risk?

In a new blog post, Magdalena Getler explores how the UK can balance data access, privacy, and innovation. The NDL could transform research, but only if we build it right.

📖: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
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Working [email protected], we’re making research-ready data more accessible while keeping security & privacy at the core. A strong partnership helping researchers unlock insights for public good! Read more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/ne... #smartdata #dataforgood
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🚨 New Income Volatility Dashboard reveals the financial pressures confronting UK households in near real-time. In collaboration with @jrf-uk.bsky.social Insights Infrastructure, we’re utilising data for #socialgood

🔍 Learn more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...

#incomevolatility #financialdata
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We are delighted to share the launch of the Compassion in Financial Services Hub. The hub aims to bring together the financial services industry, policymakers, academia, communities, & civil society with the aim of creating a more compassionate financial system.

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Our latest report found over 1 in 5 people in the UK are in poverty.

On Friday we are hosting an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Reddit - you can ask our analysts about the stats, the modelling, policy, and the picture of poverty across the UK.

🙋 Join our session: www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics...
From the ukpolitics community on Reddit: AMA (Ask Me Anything) Thread: Analysts from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Friday 7th February, 10:30am - 1:30pm
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