The Local Government Association commissioned Learning and Work Institute to develop ‘how to’ guides for local government focused on key topics for labour market recovery and renewal:
- Youth employment
- Retraining
- Long-term unemployment
- Basic skills
- Economic shocks
The final guides set out the key evidence for each topic and describe steps to take when looking to tackle each issues in a local area. They are also hosted by the Local Government Association.
21 Gorffennaf 2026
Labour Market Briefing: July 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 21 July 2026.
21 Gorffennaf 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.
21 Gorffennaf 2026
Labour market stats response, July 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
10 Gorffennaf 2026
Building trust before jobs: supporting NEET young people in East Finchley
Andrew Potter, Project Manager of the JobsPlus pilot in East Finchley, outlines a different approach to supporting young people into employment and training.
29 Mehefin 2026
What enables the effective design, delivery and evaluation of local work and health programmes?
This report presents findings from an evidence review on what enables the effective design, delivery and evaluation of local health and work programmes.
29 Mehefin 2026
Scoping report: Labour Market Evidence Programme
This scoping report as part of the Labour Market Evidence programme provides a summary of the work undertaken by IES and L&W between October 2025 and March 2026 including user consultation. It summarises the evidence needs of local policy makers and sets out how these needs can be addressed.
23 Mehefin 2026
VocTech Challenge: Skills for an Economy in Transition
The VocTech Challenge aims to accelerate the adoption and deployment of technology to help every adult in the UK get the skills they need to participate and benefit from our transitioning.
18 Mehefin 2026
Labour Market Briefing: June 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 18 June 2026.
18 Mehefin 2026
Labour market stats response, June 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
