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17 Mawrth 2026
Beyond the headline: What emerging qualitative insights tell us about supporting young people into work
Iona McArdle, L&W's JobsPlus Programme Manager, shares some emerging insights from the JobsPlus evaluation on young people's experiences of being not in education, employment or training (NEET).
16 Mawrth 2026
Responding to the Government’s announcement on expanding opportunities for young people
L&W Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the Government's announcement on expanding opportunities for young people on 16 March 2026.
13 Mawrth 2026
Training and skills needs: Trends and challenges in UK growth sectors
This report, the second in a series of publications funded by Nuffield Foundation, explores the level of estimated skills needs in UK businesses alongside the level and type of training that employers provide.
13 Mawrth 2026
UK’s training and skills ‘tick-box culture’ puts at risk job mobility and future growth, new report warns
New analysis has identified an overreliance on mandatory and compliance training in UK workplaces compared to other countries – at the expense of more in-depth upskilling required for the jobs of the future.
3 Mawrth 2026
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s spring statement 2026
L&W's Director of Policy and Research Dr Emily Andrews responds to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's spring statement on 3 March 2026.
2 Mawrth 2026
When it comes to lifelong learning, are we any closer to the College of the Future?
Stephen Evans, Chief Executive at Learning and Work Institute, reflects on the role of colleges in providing adults with opportunity and agency throughout their lives.
2 Mawrth 2026
Why adult education is an investment, not a cost
David Hughes, CEO at the Association of Colleges, sets out why a well-funded, high-quality adult education system is beneficial to society and the economy.
26 Chwefror 2026
New innovation trial offers young Londoners with health conditions tailored support to get ‘work ready’
Shaw Trust is funding and designing a new service to help young people with a health condition or disability get 'work ready.' The innovation trial will be evaluated by L&W and launched in partnership with the West London Alliance.
26 Chwefror 2026
Responding to the latest NEET data, February 2026
Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the NEET data released on 26 February 2026.
17 Chwefror 2026
Labour Market Briefing: February 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 17 February 2026.
