Ed Pybus has been providing expert advice on social security for almost two decades. He began as a volunteer at Portobello Citizens Advice Bureau before working at bureaux in Fife and Skye and Lochalsh. He’s worked as a welfare rights worker at Child Poverty Action Group, providing expert advice and training and was one of … Continued

Ricky is Associate Professor of Social Policy at the University of Bath. Ricky’s research focuses on issues related to social mobility, ageing and health. He has worked with government departments in the UK and  acted as a consultant for the OECD. His work has featured in international peer review journals, major newspapers and media outlets. … Continued

Mark Lloyd spent a decade working in central government, including at HM Treasury, 10 Downing Street and the Cabinet Office. He has led policy and influencing projects in national and international contexts, including advising African heads of state on economic policy issues. He is currently Head of Policy at the RSA, where he leads work … Continued

Silvana Tenreyro is Professor in Economics at the London School of Economics and is a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. She obtained her MA and PhD in Economics from Harvard University. Her previous roles include co-Director and Board member of the Review of Economic Studies and Chair of the Women’s Committee … Continued

Wendy Carlin is Professor of Economics at University College London and Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research. Her research focuses on macroeconomics, institutions and economic performance, and the economics of transition. She is also a member of the Expert Advisory Panel of the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility and directs the CORE … Continued

Dr Gertjan Vlieghe joined the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England on 1 September 2015. Prior to his appointment he had been a partner and senior economist at Brevan Howard Asset Management, researching global macroeconomic trends and their interaction with asset prices. From 2005 to 2007 he was a bond strategist at Deutsche … Continued

Jason Furman is an American economist. He is Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, and Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute. He is also Chairing the government’s independent expert panel examination of competition in the digital economy. Prior to this, he was chair of the Council of Economic Advisers to … Continued

Jumana is Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy Group, Vanguard Europe. She leads a team that conducts research on the global economy, with a focus on Europe, global capital markets, and related investment topics. Her specialty areas include monetary policy, international macro, ESG and macroeconomic forecasting. Jumana has extensive management and thought leadership experience, … Continued

Kate is a business economist. She is presently a senior adviser to Credit Suisse, and a non-executive director of Electra Private Equity plc, Taylor Wimpey plc and the Yorkshire Building Society. She is also a non-executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility, and a senior visiting fellow in the Department of Land Economy at … Continued

Toby Nangle is an Independent Economic and Financial Markets Commentator. He spent twenty-five years in the asset management industry, most recently as Global Head of Asset Allocation at Columbia Threadneedle.Toby Nangle is an Independent Economic and Financial Markets Commentator. He spent twenty-five years in the asset management industry, most recently as Global Head of Asset … Continued