28 October 2026
A Skills Tax Credit for businesses could unlock £2.2 billion skills boost, including in sectors key to growth
Research from Learning and Work Institute (L&W) published today alongside the autumn budget finds that a Skills Tax Credit could produce a £2.2 billion boost to skills across the economy by incentivising more employer investment in training.
28 October 2026
Tax bills and investment in skills: How can tax relief on training better support UK engineering and manufacturing?
A new Skills Tax Credit could unlock £2.2 billion of additional investment in skills according, to new research commissioned by Enginuity and produced by Learning and Work Institute.
3 June 2026
Why questioning ageism is crucial to lifelong learning
Harriet Bailiss, Head of Ageism at Centre for Ageing Better explores why tackling ageing within learning is crucial, so that we can all age, and learn, without limits.
29 May 2026
I found my voice through lifelong learning – others deserve the same chance
Ed Balls, Former Cabinet Minister and Shadow Chancellor, sets out why lifelong learning is vital for the country.
26 May 2026
How can housing providers help get the nation learning?
Aaron Revel, Head of Lifelong Learning at Learning and Work Institute, reflects on a recent workshop with housing providers to explore how they can support lifelong learning.
20 May 2026
Numeracy and lifelong learning
For National Numeracy Day 2026, Paul Milner, Programmes Director at National Numeracy, explores how we can engage adults in numeracy and why now is the moment to act.
13 April 2026
Making the most of digital technologies for your adult learners
William Pickford, Principal at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education who won our 2025 Learning with Technology Award, sets out five key principles to make the most out of technology within adult learning.
8 April 2026
Five principles for an adult skills partnership that works
Lendlease and Newham Council, winners of the 2025 Get the Nation Learning Net Zero Hero Award, outline five principles employer and local government partnerships can follow to help get the nation learning.
12 March 2026
No train, no gain webinar
This webinar explored findings of L&W research showing how access to in-work training can act as a boon for people’s pay and careers.
2 March 2026
When it comes to lifelong learning, are we any closer to the College of the Future?
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.