News & articles
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.
7 November 2025
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.
5 November 2025
Responding to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review
Learning and Work Institute's Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
5 November 2025
Responding to the Keep Britain Working Review
Learning and Work Institute Deputy Director Elizabeth Gerard responds to the Keep Britain Working Review published on Wednesday 5 November.
5 November 2025
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.
4 November 2025
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.
3 November 2025
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.
23 October 2025
Learning and Work Institute accredited as a Living Pension Employer
Learning and Work Institute is proud to have been accredited as a Living Pension Employer.
