News & articles
3 March 2026
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s spring statement 2026
L&W's Director of Policy and Research Dr Emily Andrews responds to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's spring statement on 3 March 2026.
2 March 2026
When it comes to lifelong learning, are we any closer to the College of the Future?
Stephen Evans, Chief Executive at Learning and Work Institute, reflects on the role of colleges in providing adults with opportunity and agency throughout their lives.
2 March 2026
Why adult education is an investment, not a cost
David Hughes, CEO at the Association of Colleges, sets out why a well-funded, high-quality adult education system is beneficial to society and the economy.
26 February 2026
New innovation trial offers young Londoners with health conditions tailored support to get ‘work ready’
Shaw Trust is funding and designing a new service to help young people with a health condition or disability get 'work ready.' The innovation trial will be evaluated by L&W and launched in partnership with the West London Alliance.
26 February 2026
Responding to the latest NEET data, February 2026
Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the NEET data released on 26 February 2026.
17 February 2026
Labour market stats response, February 2026
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
20 January 2026
Labour market stats response, January 2026
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
16 January 2026
From strength to strength: JobsPlus in Toxteth
Reflections from one of our delivery providers for JobsPlus, a new community-led approach to help people find work and boost their earnings. JobsPlus is being piloted on 10 sites across England, following the model’s success in the United States.
2 January 2026
Getting neighbourhoods working: over 1,000 people take part in community-led employment support
Over 1,000 people have engaged with JobsPlus, a new community-led approach to finding work and increasing earnings which is being piloted across England from Medway to Merseyside following the model’s success in the United States.
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.
