Work Foundation - Lancaster University

Inflation increase demonstrates the scale of the living standards challenge the Government faces

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the CPI inflation statistics (July 2025) released by the Office for National Statistics.

Workers with second jobs at highest level since records began as one in six employees struggle to pay their bills

The Government’s pledge to raise living standards across the UK faces a substantial challenge as many workers continue to feel financially insecure, the Work Foundation at Lancaster University warns.

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One in three North West workers worry their deteriorating health may force them out of work

New survey data from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals four in ten workers in the North West of England (40%) have experienced a health decline in the last 12 months that has impacted the way they do their job.

Work and Health Forum to host leaders from across the North West to tackle health-related challenges facing the workforce

Employers across the North West are invited to take part in a ‘Work and Health Forum’ hosted by the Work Foundation and Lancaster University next month.

An image of woman writing at a computer desk (pictured from shoulders down so unable to see her face) with a pair of crutches leaning against the desk in the foreground

'People with MS and other fluctuating health conditions are often forced to quit their jobs when they want to work'

The Work Foundation's Alice Martin shares insights from a recent study into the experiences of UK workers with multiple sclerosis in her latest article for The Conversation.

UK labour market in a challenging transition as unemployment hits four-year high

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the labour market figures for July 2025 released by the Office for National Statistics.

Inflation increase demonstrates the scale of the living standards challenge the Government faces

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the CPI inflation statistics (July 2025) released by the Office for National Statistics.

Workers with second jobs at highest level since records began as one in six employees struggle to pay their bills

The Government’s pledge to raise living standards across the UK faces a substantial challenge as many workers continue to feel financially insecure, the Work Foundation at Lancaster University warns.

One in three North West workers worry their deteriorating health may force them out of work

New survey data from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals four in ten workers in the North West of England (40%) have experienced a health decline in the last 12 months that has impacted the way they do their job.

Work and Health Forum to host leaders from across the North West to tackle health-related challenges facing the workforce

Employers across the North West are invited to take part in a ‘Work and Health Forum’ hosted by the Work Foundation and Lancaster University next month.

'People with MS and other fluctuating health conditions are often forced to quit their jobs when they want to work'

The Work Foundation's Alice Martin shares insights from a recent study into the experiences of UK workers with multiple sclerosis in her latest article for The Conversation.

UK labour market in a challenging transition as unemployment hits four-year high

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the labour market figures for July 2025 released by the Office for National Statistics.

Inflation increase demonstrates the scale of the living standards challenge the Government faces

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the CPI inflation statistics (July 2025) released by the Office for National Statistics.

Workers with second jobs at highest level since records began as one in six employees struggle to pay their bills

The Government’s pledge to raise living standards across the UK faces a substantial challenge as many workers continue to feel financially insecure, the Work Foundation at Lancaster University warns.

One in three North West workers worry their deteriorating health may force them out of work

New survey data from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals four in ten workers in the North West of England (40%) have experienced a health decline in the last 12 months that has impacted the way they do their job.

Work and Health Forum to host leaders from across the North West to tackle health-related challenges facing the workforce

Employers across the North West are invited to take part in a ‘Work and Health Forum’ hosted by the Work Foundation and Lancaster University next month.

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Inflation increase demonstrates the scale of the living standards challenge the Government faces

Workers with second jobs at highest level since records began as one in six employees struggle to pay their bills

One in three North West workers worry their deteriorating health may force them out of work

Work and Health Forum to host leaders from across the North West to tackle health-related challenges facing the workforce

'People with MS and other fluctuating health conditions are often forced to quit their jobs when they want to work'

UK labour market in a challenging transition as unemployment hits four-year high

Inflation increase demonstrates the scale of the living standards challenge the Government faces

Workers with second jobs at highest level since records began as one in six employees struggle to pay their bills

One in three North West workers worry their deteriorating health may force them out of work

Work and Health Forum to host leaders from across the North West to tackle health-related challenges facing the workforce

'People with MS and other fluctuating health conditions are often forced to quit their jobs when they want to work'

UK labour market in a challenging transition as unemployment hits four-year high

Inflation increase demonstrates the scale of the living standards challenge the Government faces

Workers with second jobs at highest level since records began as one in six employees struggle to pay their bills

One in three North West workers worry their deteriorating health may force them out of work

Work and Health Forum to host leaders from across the North West to tackle health-related challenges facing the workforce