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Labour market analysis, 21 January 2025

L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the labour market statistics released by ONS on 25 January 2025.
Skills inequalities are larger in the UK than in other countries and are holding back growth, new report warns

New research from L&W finds the UK has larger gaps in workforce skills between different parts of the country than most other European countries.
Learning and Work Institute publishes latest Impact Report for 2023-24

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 2023-24.
Engage with younger workers to avoid physical and mental health risks of working from home, employers warned

New research finds that hybrid working has the potential to make jobs healthier and more accessible, and that almost half of people would only consider jobs that allow them to work at home some of the time. However, the research warns, young people in particular need extra support to prevent unintended consequences for their physical and mental health.
Labour market analysis, 17 December 2024

L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the labour market statistics released by ONS on 17 December 2024.
Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)

Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) published on 10 December 2024.
Responding to the Get Britain Working White Paper

Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the Get Britain Working White Paper published on 26 November 2024.
Making a Youth Guarantee work

L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans argues that the Government's planned Youth Guarantee should build over time to include all 16–24-year-olds and invest in new forms of support.
How can employment support help people with long-term health conditions into work?

Reflecting on a recent roundtable we held as part of research funded by Maximus exploring the characteristics of those out of work due to long-term illness or disability, L&W's Sara Treneman discusses the importance of effective, integrated employment support.
“Being a carer has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember. But until the age of 18, I didn’t know that this role even had a name.”

To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Farzana reflects on her right to an education and support – and how it can be difficult to recognise your rights without recognition for your caring role.
“I returned that evening with a renewed sense of purpose and passion to advocate for young adult carers within my university.”

To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Holly reflects on her experience meeting Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
“Although it was always my desire to continue my studies in higher education, without the support I received I’m not sure that I would have got so many offers.”

To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Kelly looks back on the crucial support she received from her college and local carers centre.

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News & Policy

Labour market analysis, 21 January 2025

Skills inequalities are larger in the UK than in other countries and are holding back growth, new report warns

Learning and Work Institute publishes latest Impact Report for 2023-24

Engage with younger workers to avoid physical and mental health risks of working from home, employers warned

Labour market analysis, 17 December 2024

Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)

Responding to the Get Britain Working White Paper

Making a Youth Guarantee work

How can employment support help people with long-term health conditions into work?

“Being a carer has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember. But until the age of 18, I didn’t know that this role even had a name.”

“I returned that evening with a renewed sense of purpose and passion to advocate for young adult carers within my university.”

“Although it was always my desire to continue my studies in higher education, without the support I received I’m not sure that I would have got so many offers.”