Yesterday we published new research with the Centre for Ageing Better, which showed that there is a risk of a surge in long-term unemployment among older workers after the Covid-19 outbreak.

New research released today has warned of the risk of a surge in long term unemployment among the over-50s, with experts calling for urgent action from government to ensure older workers are not left behind.

Joyce Black outlines the background to the European Agenda for Adult Learning across the UK, and how to get involved.

Latest figures show the huge impact of the coronavirus pandemic on apprenticeships, with the number of starts remaining well below pre-crisis levels.

Low paid Londoners have borne the brunt of the coronavirus crisis, according to new research which warns that the capital will be both poorer and less equal.

The employment rate remains important, but we should also look at total hours worked, the number of people temporarily away from work, and the timelier HMRC measure of payroll employment.

Today, the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has announced measures to improve the quality and increase the take-up of higher technical education (HTE).

The jobs crisis we face today is more challenging than most of us have ever seen. In some sectors, it is a shock. In others, it requires a complete structural overhaul. 

Response to Economic Update on 8 July 2020.

As the UK comes to terms with the tragic loss of life caused by the pandemic, another devastating crisis is looming. The combined effects of mental health issues and family impoverishment from unemployment could ravage communities without appropriate and immediate action.

With a rumoured package of measures to be announced this week, what does the evidence say the Chancellor should do to support people to get back to work? Our 2019 evidence review on responding to local economic shocks identified several key findings on the success of different approaches in this area.

Around 10 million workers who are furloughed, at risk of redundancy or in sectors still heavily affected by social distancing measures, urgently require support to help them switch jobs and change careers, labour market experts say.