No Progress? Tackling long-term insecure work

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Chancellor walks fiscal and political tightrope with first Autumn Budget

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.

National Living Wage increase a boost for low-income workers

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the Government's National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage announcement.

Inflation falls below Bank of England target but workers in low-paid and insecure work still facing insecurity

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the CPI inflation figures for September 2024 released by the Office for National Statistics.

Blurred motion view of commuters with umbrellas in London going to work on a rainy, grey day in front of the city skyline during morning rush hour.

Workers barely better off than in 2008 despite recent strong wage growth

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the Labour market overview October 2024, released by the Office for National Statistics.

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UK insecure work a trap for millions not a short-term stop-gap, new evidence reveals

A Work Foundation study tracking the fortunes of UK workers over four years shows people in insecure work are likely to remain in insecure employment for the long-term or drop out of work altogether.

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Work Foundation announce Party Conference 2024 fringe programme

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University is delighted to announce their fringe programme for the Party Conferences 2024 with roundtable discussions at the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat conferences.

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