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Education

We can’t overlook education and benefits if we want to reduce the NEET rate

This article was initially published on our Substack. The Interim Report of the Milburn Review made a stark warning about a ‘lost generation’ of young people. It was backed by two sets of data the same day revealing grim milestones – ONS figures revealed that the number of 16–24-year-old NEETs (young people not in education, employment or training) has surpassed … Continued The post We can’t overlook education and benefits if we want to reduce the NEET rate appeared first on Resolution Founda...

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Technology

Who’s winning the power battle between workers, automation and AI?

Afternoon all, Worried that AI is thinning our language and destroying our ability to learn? Well I have good news – not yet. It was a pleasure to host the launches for two fantastic books this week, both rich in humanity, story-telling and knowledge. Soumaya Keynes and Chad Brown have written the definitive guide to trade that … Continued The post Who’s winning the power battle between workers, automation and AI? appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Society

Boiling Britain, booming Manchester and banning social media

Morning all, Mike here, filling in for Ruth this week. What a week it’s been – and only four days long! The hottest ever day in May, temperatures rising in the Labour party, and the not-so-cool news that the UK now has over one million 16- 24 years olds not in employment, education or training (NEETs). A disastrous milestone that underpinned the importance of Alan Milburn’s review into the crisis, which … Continued The post Boiling Britain, booming Manchester and banning social media appeared...

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Politics

While you’re refreshing the results… pensions, mortgages, and the map that matters

Morning all, If you’re in the market for some pub-quiz-winning trivia, as the results roll in keep an eye on whether Labour’s defeat in the local elections is even more sizeable than the Conservative’s losses in 2019, when 1,300 seats fell out of their control, a loss of more than a quarter (27 per cent) … Continued The post While you’re refreshing the results… pensions, mortgages, and the map that matters appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Economy

Three myths about UK borrowing and growth

Three myths shape debates about government borrowing and growth. First, that the cause of our growth woes is an overbearing, miserly finance ministry. Borrowing too little has just not ranked among Britain’s recent weaknesses. Debt has doubled since the financial crisis. We now pay more to borrow than any other G7 economy. Consequently, debt interest consumes more … Continued The post Three myths about UK borrowing and growth appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Politics

Thunder over Westminster

Afternoon all, As thunder rumbles over Westminster, the battle for ideas over how to govern Britain has begun. Yuan Yang MP joined us yesterday, with Sir John Curtice and Tom McTague, to discuss a government reset – along with our own report on what it might take to lift living standards. I can safely say our panel … Continued The post Thunder over Westminster appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Economy

The UK has become more equal but ethnic minorities still earn less than their White counterparts

This article was initially published on our Substack. Following the news this week, it can feel like political realities in the UK are changing by the minute. For anyone who, like me, is finding the live feeds a little dizzying, this article steps back and thinks about how economic outcomes change over decades and generations. … Continued The post The UK has become more equal but ethnic minorities still earn less than their White counterparts appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Bread, circuses, and your pension pot

Afternoon all, Even after two thousand years, “bread and circuses” has not gone out of fashion as a political strategy. Having discovered that fixing the price of bread is not so easy, the Chancellor has taken 50p off a happy meal and £4 off a ticket to Chessington World of Adventures with her feel good … Continued The post Bread, circuses, and your pension pot appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Economy

April WorkerTech Round-Up

In this month of seasonal transition, the weather is marked with uncertainty here in the UK. It just so happens that this month, the Resolution Foundation has been looking at another transition marked with uncertainty – that of young people and the labour market. Particularly under the spotlight: Why are more young people falling out … Continued The post April WorkerTech Round-Up appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Economy

Rights here, rights now

Afternoon all, Parliament’s prorogued, the sun is shining, and interest rates are holding steady. I’d say we’re in for a restful long weekend, except for, you know… The Bank of England shared their predictions for the economy this week – taking into account the war in the Middle East. It’s a triple-whammy of bad news. Higher inflation, higher interest … Continued The post Rights here, rights now appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Society

The UK’s demographic squeeze

This article was originally published on our Substack. There are some mixed messages floating around about the UK’s population. On the one hand, we’ve seen record levels of immigration. On the other, we’re facing a baby bust. So how does it all shake out? The ONS’s latest release offers some clarity. Their 2024-based population projections, published yesterday, show … Continued The post The UK’s demographic squeeze appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Good data in hard times

This post was originally published on our Substack. The war in Iran and its impact on global energy markets have sent shockwaves through the UK economy. Consumer confidence is down, as fuel prices and interest rates rise. And, while most households’ energy costs are shielded by the Ofgem price cap for now, April is a key month for businesses renewing their energy contracts. … Continued The post Good data in hard times appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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