Labour supply and workforce

On average, women who remained in work for longer following increases in the state pension age saw improved cognition and less physical disability.

Have increases in NHS waiting lists and waiting times contributed to the growing number of  people claiming working-age health-related benefits? 

Public sector pension rules are a mess that helps neither workers nor the government. Fixing them could be a win-win.

Upcoming increases in the minimum wage and employer NICs could make it harder for young people entering the labour force.

This evidence should prompt us to look beyond simple financial incentives for classroom attendance.

This report studies the long-run effect of the Education Maintenance Allowance on educational attainment, earnings and crime.

How have public sector pay and employment changed in Scotland in recent years and what are the implications of those changes?

Growth has been better than expected this year, but the UK’s recovery is not yet secure. Structural changes will require reform, not just investment.

Relative child poverty has increased. Which children are most likely to be affected? What policies would most effectively reduce child poverty?

How well – or badly – has the UK fared on the 12 levelling up missions? We examine early progress and the scale of the challenge ahead.