The Local Government Association commissioned Learning and Work Institute to develop ‘how to’ guides for local government focused on key topics for labour market recovery and renewal:

  1. Youth employment
  2. Retraining
  3. Long-term unemployment
  4. Basic skills
  5. Economic shocks

The final guides set out the key evidence for each topic and describe steps to take when looking to tackle each issues in a local area. They are also hosted by the Local Government Association.

29 May 2026

Multiply adult numeracy randomised controlled trials

Alongside Ipsos and other partners, L&W has conducted Randomised Control Trials to evaluate the effectiveness of existing and new interventions to improving adult numeracy.

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29 May 2026

I found my voice through lifelong learning – others deserve the same chance

Ed Balls, Former Cabinet Minister and Shadow Chancellor, sets out why lifelong learning is vital for the country.

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28 May 2026

Responding to the interim report of the Milburn review

L&W chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the interim report from the Milburn review on Thursday 28 May 2026.

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19 May 2026

Labour Market Briefing: May 2026

Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 19 May 2026.

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19 May 2026

Labour market dashboard

Every month, Learning and Work Institute produces detailed and timely analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS. Explore our interactive charts.

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19 May 2026

Labour market stats response, May 2026

L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.

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1 May 2026

Driving Change in Higher Education

Learning and Work Institute is working in partnership with The Carers Federation with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to improve the support that young adult carers receive in higher education.

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21 April 2026

Labour Market Briefing: April 2026

Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 21 April 2026.

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21 April 2026

Labour market stats response, April 2026

L&W’s chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.

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