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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.
Responding to the Keep Britain Working Review

Learning and Work Institute Deputy Director Elizabeth Gerard responds to the Keep Britain Working Review published on Wednesday 5 November.
New international case studies reveal how the UK can boost employer investment in skills

A study identifying international practice among employers and in public policy could help the UK increase employer investment in training, which has fallen by 30% per employee since 2011.
Manchester City Council, BBC Studios and former Chancellor Ed Balls all celebrated at the Get the Nation Learning awards

Manchester City Council, BBC Studios Drama and Ed Balls have all picked up trophies in a striking ceremony held at the Barbican to celebrate the first-ever Get the Nation Learning Awards.
Post-pandemic leap in lifelong learning appears over, as national survey finds freefalling participation rates

Experts are warning of a “workforce learning slowdown” as the long-running Adult Participation in Learning Survey records a sharp contraction in the number of adults learning nationally.
Learning and Work Institute accredited as a Living Pension Employer

Learning and Work Institute is proud to have been accredited as a Living Pension Employer.
Learning and Work Institute publishes latest Impact Report for 2024-25

Our vision is for a prosperous and fair society in which learning and work provide opportunities for everyone to realise their potential and ambitions throughout life. Find out more about the impact we made in 2024-25.
Responding to the post-16 education and skills white paper

Learning and Work Institute's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the post-16 education and skills white paper published on Monday 20 October 2025.
Learning and Work Institute announces new Director for Wales

Learning and Work Institute today announced the appointment of Michelle Matheron as Director for Wales.

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News & Policy

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

Responding to the Keep Britain Working Review

New international case studies reveal how the UK can boost employer investment in skills

Manchester City Council, BBC Studios and former Chancellor Ed Balls all celebrated at the Get the Nation Learning awards

Post-pandemic leap in lifelong learning appears over, as national survey finds freefalling participation rates

Learning and Work Institute accredited as a Living Pension Employer

Learning and Work Institute publishes latest Impact Report for 2024-25

Responding to the post-16 education and skills white paper

Learning and Work Institute announces new Director for Wales