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The policy change led to only modest gains in education & training, and gaps in support for the most vulnerable 16-18-year-olds have persisted.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The policy change led to only modest gains in education & training, and gaps in support for the most vulnerable 16-18-year-olds have persisted.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Are you a University of Bath academic aiming to boost your policy impact? Connect your expertise with policymakers through the BPEA and gain tools to translate research into real-world impact.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Last night, we had the pleasure of hosting @hilarycottam.bsky.social, in conversation with @margaretheffernan.bsky.social. Hilary shared insights from 'The Work We Need' on the value of work that changes with our lives, offers time for caring responsibilities, provides meaning and is tied to place.
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last night, we had the pleasure of hosting @hilarycottam.bsky.social, in conversation with @margaretheffernan.bsky.social. Hilary shared insights from 'The Work We Need' on the value of work that changes with our lives, offers time for caring responsibilities, provides meaning and is tied to place.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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October 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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September 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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September 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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September 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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September 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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The proportion of UC claims with one or more self-employed earners is expected to reach around one in ten, equivalent to around 700,000 households.
Findings provide valuable insights into the ways in which UC policies around self-employment are being experienced and responded.
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Findings provide valuable insights into the ways in which UC policies around self-employment are being experienced and responded.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The proportion of UC claims with one or more self-employed earners is expected to reach around one in ten, equivalent to around 700,000 households.
Findings provide valuable insights into the ways in which UC policies around self-employment are being experienced and responded.
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Findings provide valuable insights into the ways in which UC policies around self-employment are being experienced and responded.
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Implemented 10 years ago, the Raising of the Participation Age (RPA) placed a duty on young people to remain in learning until 18.
This report presents the findings on participation, retention and achievements in post-16 learning and subsequent labour market outcomes.
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This report presents the findings on participation, retention and achievements in post-16 learning and subsequent labour market outcomes.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Implemented 10 years ago, the Raising of the Participation Age (RPA) placed a duty on young people to remain in learning until 18.
This report presents the findings on participation, retention and achievements in post-16 learning and subsequent labour market outcomes.
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This report presents the findings on participation, retention and achievements in post-16 learning and subsequent labour market outcomes.
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Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, Professor Kerry Papps and Sara Linjawi drew on monthly price data from a large nursery chain to show how prices have changed over the first two phases of the reform, which took effect in April 2024 and September 2024.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, Professor Kerry Papps and Sara Linjawi drew on monthly price data from a large nursery chain to show how prices have changed over the first two phases of the reform, which took effect in April 2024 and September 2024.
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Back to school × work season = time for insight—straight from IPR’s newest research:
September 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Back to school × work season = time for insight—straight from IPR’s newest research:
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September 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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The UK plans 100 new data centres to power AI, fintech & digital services.
✅ Jobs & tax revenue
❌ Huge energy & water use
❌ Net-zero at risk
Can the UK build fast & sustainably? Or will growth come at an environmental cost?
@uk.theconversation.com
Read more: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2025...
✅ Jobs & tax revenue
❌ Huge energy & water use
❌ Net-zero at risk
Can the UK build fast & sustainably? Or will growth come at an environmental cost?
@uk.theconversation.com
Read more: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2025...
September 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The UK plans 100 new data centres to power AI, fintech & digital services.
✅ Jobs & tax revenue
❌ Huge energy & water use
❌ Net-zero at risk
Can the UK build fast & sustainably? Or will growth come at an environmental cost?
@uk.theconversation.com
Read more: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2025...
✅ Jobs & tax revenue
❌ Huge energy & water use
❌ Net-zero at risk
Can the UK build fast & sustainably? Or will growth come at an environmental cost?
@uk.theconversation.com
Read more: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2025...
Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg said: “Free childcare is a bold and welcome move but without funding that reflects real costs, it risks falling short. Where funding is lower, we’re seeing faster price rises for the hours parents pay for – a pattern that could deepen regional inequalities.”
September 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg said: “Free childcare is a bold and welcome move but without funding that reflects real costs, it risks falling short. Where funding is lower, we’re seeing faster price rises for the hours parents pay for – a pattern that could deepen regional inequalities.”
The research reveals a funding gap for older children, bigger price hikes in poorly funded areas and sharp regional divides – although analysis of one of the UK’s largest nursery chains shows that the funding issue is a national rather than isolated issue.
September 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The research reveals a funding gap for older children, bigger price hikes in poorly funded areas and sharp regional divides – although analysis of one of the UK’s largest nursery chains shows that the funding issue is a national rather than isolated issue.
The researchers warn that the government’s flagship ‘free childcare’ expansion is failing to keep pace with nursery fees – and could make them worse in some areas. In ‘childcare deserts’, the surge in demand from expanded entitlements risks driving up prices for the hours parents still pay for.
September 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The researchers warn that the government’s flagship ‘free childcare’ expansion is failing to keep pace with nursery fees – and could make them worse in some areas. In ‘childcare deserts’, the surge in demand from expanded entitlements risks driving up prices for the hours parents still pay for.
A new IPR report by researchers from @uniofbath.bsky.social and @uniofbradford.bsky.social, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and Research England Policy Support Fund, examines changes to nursery prices in the wake of 2024 #childcare reform: buff.ly/v7kdKZG
September 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A new IPR report by researchers from @uniofbath.bsky.social and @uniofbradford.bsky.social, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and Research England Policy Support Fund, examines changes to nursery prices in the wake of 2024 #childcare reform: buff.ly/v7kdKZG
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August 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Designed for senior policymakers and decision-makers from government and the third sector, our Policy Fellowship Programme offers you the opportunity to explore the policy questions you are looking to address in your professional role.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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August 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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