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Young people not in education, employment or training hits highest level for 10 years

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the latest figures on young people not in education, employment or training (February 2025) released by the Office for National Statistics.

Wages continue to rise but figures point to slowing labour market

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the labour market figures for February 2025 released by the Office for National Statistics.

New Keep Britain Working Review provides welcome focus, but Government should be under no illusions of task ahead

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University responds to the Government's launch of the Keep Britain Working Review led by Sir Charlie Mayfield.

Real term pay increases grab the headlines but other labour market indicators remain sluggish

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the labour market figures for January 2025 released by the Office for National Statistics.

Remote work is not a ‘nice to have’ for many workers but key to getting into and remaining in work

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to comment by Lord Stuart Rose that working from home is 'not proper work'.

a female Black African worker wearing a hi vis vest sits and looks at her phone during a break, with a serious look on her face

Think tank calls for national reset on workforce health in 2025

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University is calling for a national reset on workplace health in 2025 and warns Government and employers need to work together if the UK is to tackle the ‘greatest employment challenge for a generation’ and stem the flow of people leaving work due to ill health.

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