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17 Rhagfyr 2024
Labour Market Briefing: December 2024
Our analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS, released on 17 December 2024.
17 Rhagfyr 2024
Labour market stats response, December 2024
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and chief economist Dr Helen Gray respond to the latest labour market data from ONS.
11 Rhagfyr 2024
Review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands
This research for the West Midlands Combined Authority explored how adults can be supported to progress in English language learning and how strategic partnerships can contribute to improved outcomes for learners.
10 Rhagfyr 2024
Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the findings of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) on 10 December 2024.
26 Tachwedd 2024
Responding to the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, 26 November 2024
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and director of policy and research Naomi Clayton respond to the Government's Get Britain Working White Paper published on 26 November 2024.
26 Tachwedd 2024
Healthier working lives
Commissioned by Health Equals, this paper is aimed at local governments to help them consider the actions they can take to improve the working health of their residents.
25 Tachwedd 2024
Informing the Commission for Healthier Working Lives
Learning and Work Institute, Institute for Employment Studies and Royal Society for Public Health worked in partnership to inform the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation.
25 Tachwedd 2024
Get Britain Working: The path to an 80% employment rate
This briefing note sets out five things you need to know about the Government’s 'Get Britain Working' White Paper, why it matters, and how success can be achieved.
22 Tachwedd 2024
Making a Youth Guarantee work
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans argues that the Government's planned Youth Guarantee should build over time to include all 16–24-year-olds and invest in new forms of support.
21 Tachwedd 2024
“I returned that evening with a renewed sense of purpose and passion to advocate for young adult carers within my university.”
To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Holly reflects on her experience meeting Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.