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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.
Research and Reports 05 11 2025

Investing in skills: International policy insights for the UK

This report is the first in a series of three publications supported by the Nuffield Foundation that present the findings from multi-year research into employer investment in upskilling and reskilling in a changing economy.

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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.
Research and Reports 08 10 2025

Ambition skills: toward a lifelong learning century

‘Ambition skills: toward a lifelong learning century’ is the final report produced as part of our Ambition Skills programme of work. It finds that achieving world-class skills could boost the economy by £22 billion.

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Restoring adult skills attainment to 2010 levels could boost the economy by £22 billion

A new report from Learning and Work Institute calls for sustained action to reverse over a decade of decline in adult literacy and numeracy skills as well as learning to GCSE and A level equivalent – with an economic prize of £22 billion at stake.
Research and Reports 28 05 2025

Lifelong learning and skills for longer lives

Funded by Phoenix Insights, this research builds an evidence base on the employment-related impact of lifelong learning on individuals, employers and the wider economy.

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Channel 4, Make UK and the National Housing Federation join new campaign to “get the nation learning”

A coalition of organisations including broadcaster Channel 4, manufacturers’ organisation Make UK, and the National Housing Federation have pledged to “get the nation learning” as a new report demonstrates that when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.

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