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From confusion to clarity: rethinking England’s 670 occupational standards

L&W's Stephen Evans and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke reflect on findings from our recent research on England's occupational standards – of which there are now more than double the number in countries like Germany and Switzerland.
Responding to Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not earning or learning

Sam Avanzo Windett, Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute, responds to the launch of Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not earning or learning.
Labour market analysis, 16 December 2025

L&W's Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the labour market statistics released by ONS on 16 December 2025.
Responding to the Government's announcement on the Youth Guarantee

Dr Emily Andrews, Learning and Work Institute's Director of Policy and Research, responds to the Government's announcement on expanding opportunities through the Youth Guarantee on Sunday 7 December.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal meets London learners at an event for adults’ access to essential skills learning

On Wednesday 3 December, Learning and Work Institute was delighted to welcome their patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to an event in London about essential skills for learning and life, like literacy, numeracy and digital.
Responding to the full year apprenticeships data release

Learning and Work Institute's Deputy Head of Research Dr Corin Egglestone responds to the full year apprenticeships data released on 27 November 2025.
Responding to the Autumn Budget 2025

Dr Emily Andrews, Learning and Work Institute's Director of Policy and Research, responds to the Autumn Budget announced on 26 November 2025.
Responding to the latest NEET data release

Learning and Work Institute's Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the NEET data released on 20 November 2025.
Labour market analysis, 11 November 2025

L&W's Chief Economist Dr Helen Gray responds to the labour market statistics released by ONS on 11 November 2025.
Spotlight on Newport – Place within a Place

Ufi VocTech Trust, in partnership with Adult Learning Wales, Newport City Council and Learning and Work Institute, have launched an innovative place-based collaboration to integrate education and skills development opportunities within the communities of East Newport.
No train, no gain: working class people paid more when they get training from their employer

Experts are calling on the Government to do more to get employers investing in training, as research reveals it's a “boon for people’s pay and careers” – particularly for working class people.
Responding to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review

Learning and Work Institute's Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

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News & Policy

From confusion to clarity: rethinking England’s 670 occupational standards

Responding to Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not earning or learning

Labour market analysis, 16 December 2025

Responding to the Government's announcement on the Youth Guarantee

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal meets London learners at an event for adults’ access to essential skills learning

Responding to the full year apprenticeships data release

Responding to the Autumn Budget 2025

Responding to the latest NEET data release

Labour market analysis, 11 November 2025

Spotlight on Newport – Place within a Place

No train, no gain: working class people paid more when they get training from their employer

Responding to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review