Bombarded: reducing the psychological harm caused by the cost of living crisis

This policy note explores the continued impact of the cost of living crisis on our [...]

Average earnings by age and region

This statistical note shows how average earnings have changed over time by region of the [...]

Two thirds of economically inactive people with long-term illness report mental health problems, data finds

Just under two thirds (60 per cent) of people who are economically inactive because of [...]

The Restart scheme for long‑term unemployed people

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) set up the Restart scheme to help people [...]

Getting better?: Health and the labour market

Unlike many other comparable countries, the UK’s economic activity and employment rates are yet to [...]

Flexible working bill: what do employers need to know?

Employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under [...]

Dyslexic shop worker made redundant for inaccuracies in emails was discriminated against, tribunal rules

A dyslexic store layout planner was dismissed and discriminated against when she was selected for [...]

The number of new disability benefit claimants has doubled in a year

The number of working-age people newly awarded disability benefits doubled between July 2021 and July [...]

ESA: Work Capability Assessments, Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals: December 2022

This is a summary of the latest National Statistics on the outcomes of completed Employment [...]

Employment and Support Allowance: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments

Work Capability Assessment outcomes, appeals and mandatory reconsiderations for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claims. [...]