The Work Foundation

The Work Foundation is a leading think tank for improving work in the UK. Part of @LancasterManage at Lancaster Uni. Bluesky:

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

📝Today, we release new longitudinal analysis that shows that insecure work in the UK is a trap for millions not a short-term stop gap (1/8).

#NoProgress

🔗https://t.co/JE2swMySi2

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

"But it must also tackle the deep-rooted inequalities – including educational disadvantage, poor health and unequal access to opportunity – that shape young people’s prospects long before they enter the labour market.” (7/7)

Full statement: https://t.co/p47CAptYwc

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

Comment from our Head of External Engagement,
@jon_fitzmaurice, on the latest NEET figures from
@ONS⬇️

“Today’s figures show the number of young people aged 16–24 not in education, employment or training has surpassed a million for the first time in 13 years. (1/7)

[Office for National Statistics (ONS) @ONS]

1,012,000 young people aged 16-24 years in the UK were not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Jan-Mar 2026, up from 957,000 in Oct-Dec 2025.

This was driven by greater numbers of young people no longer looking for work.

Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/T05M56IvfF

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

“These statistics underline the need for a longer-term strategy. Government must take a bolder approach to expanding tailored employment support and job creation, working closely with trusted local partners & employers to help young people access secure and sustainable work.(6/7)

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

This morning, Lord Wolfson (CEO of @nextofficial) warned that there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level jobs and said employment law changes could make it more difficult to hire.

Our Head of Research, @AlicePMartin, commented: https://t.co/70LQBcJa4v

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

EVENT TODAY: Join us at 14.00 to discuss what the latest @ONS figures on inflation and the labour market statistics mean for workers, employers and the economy in 2026.

Sign-up: https://t.co/JbxdWUu34W

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

EVENT: Join us next Wednesday to discuss what the latest @ONS figures on inflation and the labour market statistics mean for workers, employers and the economy in 2026.

Sign-up: https://t.co/JbxdWUu34W

@emmaftaggart

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

"This is making it particularly difficult for young people to take their first steps into the world of work." (5/5)

Read the full statement: https://t.co/A3XPjXPjFh

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

Comment from our Director, @BRHarrison_, on the latest labour market figures from @ONS ⬇️

“Today’s labour market figures underline the importance of Government remaining focussed on the challenges facing young people in accessing sustainable and well-paid work. (1/5)

[Office for National Statistics (ONS) @ONS]

We’ve published the latest labour market figures.

Commenting on today’s figures, ONS Director of Economic Statistics Liz McKeown said ⬇️

Read the latest Labour market overview ➡️ https://t.co/CC1V7RObhH

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

“Outside of the pandemic, vacancies have fallen to their lowest level for 11 years. There are now just 705,000 vacancies as employers hold back from hiring which is creating one of the most competitive job markets in recent memory. (4/5)

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

Today, @AmanNavani_ (Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Work Foundation at Lancaster University) commented on the latest ONS public opinions data that shows that the cost of living is the biggest issue facing people in the UK: https://t.co/mf6zc4jpTJ

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

EVENT: Join us next Wednesday to discuss what the latest @ONS figures on inflation and the labour market statistics mean for workers, employers and the economy in 2026.

Sign-up: https://t.co/JbxdWUu34W

@emmaftaggart

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

Earlier today, our Director @BRHarrison_ responded to UK Government's priorities announced in the King's Speech 2026.

Read in full: https://t.co/jzfxOWZBg4

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

"The UK Government should build on recent progress, and set out a roadmap for increasing the rate of SSP in order to help increase workforce participation and Keep Britain Working into the future.” (8/8)

The full statement is available at: https://t.co/PNcCDraRUN

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

Comment from our Senior Policy Advisor, @asliatayy, on the sickness absence 2025 figures from @ONS ⬇️

“Today’s figures suggest sickness absence from the workplace in the UK has stabilised with the average worker taking 4.4 days off in 2025. (1/8)

[The Work Foundation @WorkFoundation]

“These are important steps forward, but they do not go far enough. The UK still has one of the lowest rates of Statutory Sick Pay in Europe at £123.25, and nearly half of employers in the UK do not go beyond the statutory minimum. (7/8)