Responding to the Autumn Budget 2026, Stephen Evans, Chief Executive at Learning and Work Institute, said:

“This was a relatively quiet Budget in terms of policy announcements, barring some extra funding for Mayors to increase apprenticeships, with bigger changes delayed until the Milburn Review and the Government’s longer-term plans. The labour market remains relatively resilient in the face of global events and increased pressure on employers, which the OBR note will reduce employment. But stability risks turning into stagnation without action to tackle underlying weaknesses that have resulted in one million young people not in education, employment or training and a flatlining employment rate. It makes sense to take time to make the right long-term choices, but the clock is ticking.”

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28 October 2026

Responding to Autumn Budget 2026

Learning and Work Institute Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026.

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20 October 2026

Labour Market Briefing: October 2026

Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 20 October 2026.

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20 October 2026

Labour market dashboard

Every month, Learning and Work Institute produces detailed and timely analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS. Explore our interactive charts.

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20 October 2026

Labour market stats response, October 2026

L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.

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30 September 2026

From appetite to opportunity

This report for The St Martin’s Group draws on a survey of more than 1,000 HR decision makers to examine employers’ plans to recruit young people, the routes they expect to use, the barriers they face, and the support they need.

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15 September 2026

Labour Market Briefing: September 2026

Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 15 September 2026.

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15 September 2026

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer: Implementation and process evaluation

This report presents findings from L&W’s implementation and process evaluation of year one of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer.

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15 September 2026

Labour market stats response, September 2026

L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.

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27 August 2026

Responding to the latest NEET data, August 2026

Learning and Work Institute Deputy Director Elizabeth Gerard responds to the NEET data released on 27 August 2026.

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