LIFE AFTER FURLOUGH: SOFT LANDING OR TURBULENCE AHEAD?
The Job Support Scheme will make a difference, but needs to be part of a comprehensive plan for jobs, skills and incomes. The furlough scheme…
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Second wave of unemployment: We may be in the eye of the storm, with worse to come
#LMI – This @LearnWorkUK briefing sets out analysis of @ONS #LabourMarket statistics released this morning (15 September 2020). The LABOUR MARKET STATISTICS – September 2020 data covers the number…
£2 billion Kickstart programme launch is urgently needed and welcome
Evidence shows government-subsidised wage schemes can be successful in times of economic crisis The launch of the government’s £2 billion Kickstart programme today (2 Sept) is…
Why adults benefit from GCSEs too
Good GCSEs in English and maths are essential for young people’s progression in learning and into work, so last week’s vigorous debate on how this…
47,770 lost apprenticeships due to coronavirus crisis
The Coronavirus crisis has led to 47,770 fewer #apprenticeship opportunities, with opportunities for young people being hit hardest New data shows that apprenticeship starts have…
Quarter of a million over 50’s will never work again post furlough
COVID-19 risks triggering long term unemployment crisis for older workers A new report from Ageing Better and the Learning and Work Institute shows that the…
At least five years of employment growth have been wiped out by the current crisis
What’s going on in the labour market? In normal times I’d argue the Labour Force Survey (LFS) employment rate is the best headline measure for…
Making a market for Higher Technical Education
Today, the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has announced measures to improve the quality and increase the take-up of higher technical education (HTE). These include new…
£895m to double the number of Work Coaches in Jobcentres
@LearnWorkUK – Employment Minister @MimsDavies issues call to help shape and deliver £2billion Kickstarter Scheme The Employment Minister has issued a call for input to…
£3.2 billion package required to curtail COVID unemployment crisis, Chancellor told
When #furlough has to stop – next steps to avert long-term unemployment is a new report by @Reformthinktank and @LearnWorkUK When furlough has to stop – a…