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The PBE press office is available 7 days a week on 020 4582 9597 or [email protected]. PBE can provide comment, data and experts for interview on charities, economics, wellbeing and government policy. To request an interview, comment or data please get in touch.
‘Councils wasted £60mn on tribunals over children with special educational needs,’ report finds

‘Councils wasted £60mn on tribunals over children with special educational needs,’ report finds

New analysis by PBE, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, reveals the cost of tribunals between local authorities and parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Read more

Published: 25th September, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, September 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, September 2023

Research and Policy Analyst Beth Kitson gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2023

Author: Becci Fitzjohn

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, July 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, July 2023

Jansev Jemal, PBE's Director of Research and Policy, gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2023

Author: Becci Fitzjohn

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, June 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, June 2023

Jansev Jemal, PBE's Director of Research and Policy, gives her reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

‘1.2 million of UK’s poorest living without at least a washing machine or fridge-freezer’, report finds

‘1.2 million of UK’s poorest living without at least a washing machine or fridge-freezer’, report finds

New analysis by PBE reveals the scale of appliance poverty in the UK and estimates the wellbeing impact of charity grants for white goods. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2023

Updated: 5th July, 2023

Author: Becci Fitzjohn

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, June 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, June 2023

Jansev Jemal, PBE's Director of Research and Policy, gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2023

Author: Becci Fitzjohn

Signs of increasing optimism among charities but volunteer concerns grow, survey finds

Signs of increasing optimism among charities but volunteer concerns grow, survey finds

The latest VCSE Sector Barometer, conducted by PBE and Nottingham Trent University's National VCSE Data and Insights Observatory, has found increasing optimism among charities about the future, as well as concerns about volunteer numbers. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, May 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, May 2023

Matt Whittaker, CEO of Pro Bono Economics, gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, May 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, May 2023

Jansev Jemal, PBE's Director of Research and Policy, gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2023

Author: Becci Fitzjohn

'Improving funding system could boost Northern Irish charities by £31mn per year', says Commission

'Improving funding system could boost Northern Irish charities by £31mn per year', says Commission

The final report for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society focused on Northern Ireland calls for greater collaboration between the public, private and social sectors in the country. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

'Improving funding system could boost Scottish charities by £300mn per year', says Commission

'Improving funding system could boost Scottish charities by £300mn per year', says Commission

The final report for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society focused on Scotland calls for greater collaboration between the public, private and social sectors in the country. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, April 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, April 2023

PBE Senior Economist Rachel Gomez gives her reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2023

Updated: 19th April, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, April 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, April 2023

Jansev Jemal, PBE's Director of Research and Policy, gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

Staff burnt out and services halted due to charity recruitment crisis, survey finds

Staff burnt out and services halted due to charity recruitment crisis, survey finds

The second wave of PBE's VCSE Sector Barometer, in partnership with Nottingham Trent University's National VCSE Data and Insights Observatory, explores the impact of the recruitment challenge facing the charity sector. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2023

Updated: 7th June, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, March 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, March 2022

PBE Research and Policy Director Jansev Jemal gives her reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: Chancellor's Budget 2023

PBE Reacts: Chancellor's Budget 2023

PBE's CEO Matt Whittaker gives his reaction to the Chancellor's Budget announcement. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, March 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, March 2023

PBE's CEO Matt Whittaker gives his reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2023

Author: Tim Lamden

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, February 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, February 2023

PBE Research and Policy Director Jansev Jemal gives her reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, February 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, February 2023

PBE's Senior Economist Rachel Gomez gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 14th February, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

The Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report, calling for bold action on the sector by government, businesses and funders. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

New research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society has identified a raft of changes and initiatives required to drive up productivity in the sector. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, January 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, January 2023

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 18th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, January 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, January 2023

Director of Research and Policy Jansev Jemal gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Charities struggling with energy bill hikes of 50% and more amid soaring demand, survey finds

Charities struggling with energy bill hikes of 50% and more amid soaring demand, survey finds

New study finds charities forced to cut services and staff due to economic crisis Read more

Published: 20th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

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    ‘Councils wasted £60mn on tribunals over children with special educational needs,’ report finds

    New analysis by PBE, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, reveals the cost of tribunals between local authorities and parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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    PBE analysis, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, of the costs of SEND tribunals between local authorities in England and parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilites (SEND).

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