Why Bolsover could be the next Port Talbot
After Tata Steel closed in Port Talbot, Daniel Muir and Nick Litsardopoulos consider other local labour markets dominated by singular employers or industries that may also be vulnerable.
Universal basic income: pros, cons and evidence
In June 2023, it was announced that universal basic income (UBI) will be trialled for the first time in England. Daniel Muir takes an in-depth look at the pros, cons and existing evidence of UBI as a viable policy option.
Next week we need a Spending Review for jobs – here’s how
IES Director Tony Wilson looks ahead to next week’s Spending Review, and sets out how we can support job growth and tackle rising unemployment
Coronavirus benefit: Do what it says on the tin
Guest author Bill Wells draws on over 30 years' experience as a labour market economist and makes recommendations for a temporary Coronavirus benefit that can be delivered easily to those who need it.
Young, employed and homeless: Experiences of young people in precarious employment
Based on his latest research report for Centrepoint, Jonathan Buzzeo looks at the human cost of a benefit system failing to support homeless young people in precarious employment.
Could pausing Universal Credit create the opportunity we need to fix it?
The latest pause to Universal Credit may not be all it seems – but could it create the opportunity that we need to fix it? Tony Wilson, Institute Director, reports in his latest blog.
The true cost of ‘welfare tourism’
Rachel Marangozov questions the evidence about the existence of 'welfare tourism' and finds it lacking.
The Queen’s Speech: full employment and productivity – do the numbers add up?
Nigel Meager, IES director, debates whether two elements of this week's Queen Speech can really go hand-in-hand.