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3 March 2026

Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s spring statement 2026

News & articles

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?

Lifelong learning News & articles

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

Lifelong learning News & articles

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’

Employment Young people News & articles

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

Employment Young people News & articles

Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the NEET data released on 26 February 2026.

17 February 2026

Labour Market Briefing: February 2026

Employment Reports & briefings

Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 17 February 2026.

17 February 2026

Labour market dashboard

Better work Employment Young people Projects & campaigns

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

17 February 2026