News & articles
22 December 2025
From confusion to clarity: rethinking England’s 670 occupational standards
L&W's Stephen Evans and Pearson's Donna Ford-Clarke reflect on findings from our recent research on England's occupational standards – of which there are now more than double the number in countries like Germany and Switzerland.
16 December 2025
Responding to Alan Milburn’s investigation into young people not earning or learning
Sam Avanzo Windett, Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute, responds to the launch of Alan Milburn's investigation into young people not earning or learning.
16 December 2025
Labour market stats response, December 2025
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
8 December 2025
Responding to the Government’s announcement on the Youth Guarantee
Dr Emily Andrews, Learning and Work Institute's Director of Policy and Research, responds to the Government's announcement on expanding opportunities through the Youth Guarantee on Sunday 7 December.
8 December 2025
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal meets London learners at an event for adults’ access to essential skills learning
On Wednesday 3 December, Learning and Work Institute was delighted to welcome their patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to an event in London about essential skills for learning and life, like literacy, numeracy and digital.
27 November 2025
Responding to the full year apprenticeships data release
Learning and Work Institute's Deputy Head of Research Dr Corin Egglestone responds to the full year apprenticeships data released on 27 November 2025.
26 November 2025
Responding to the Autumn Budget 2025
Dr Emily Andrews, Learning and Work Institute's Director of Policy and Research, responds to the Autumn Budget announced on 26 November 2025.
20 November 2025
Responding to the latest NEET data, November 2025
Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the NEET data released on 20 November 2025.
11 November 2025
Labour market stats response, November 2025
L&W's chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
7 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.
