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Race and fairness in fractious times. Public priorities for racial equity. Read the @britishfuture.bsky.social report on how ethnic minorities & the majority group see the state of the nation on race today. First phase of 3 year project @nuffieldfoundation.org
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September 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Race and fairness in fractious times. Public priorities for racial equity. Read the @britishfuture.bsky.social report on how ethnic minorities & the majority group see the state of the nation on race today. First phase of 3 year project @nuffieldfoundation.org
www.britishfuture.org/publication/...
www.britishfuture.org/publication/...
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NEW: The English and Welsh justice system is under strain. But more funding alone won't alone fix the system’s problems.
Our new Transforming Justice report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the resources pressures facing the system: [THREAD]
Our new Transforming Justice report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the resources pressures facing the system: [THREAD]
September 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
NEW: The English and Welsh justice system is under strain. But more funding alone won't alone fix the system’s problems.
Our new Transforming Justice report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the resources pressures facing the system: [THREAD]
Our new Transforming Justice report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the resources pressures facing the system: [THREAD]
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NEW: Migration and the public finance forecast
In our first IFS Green Budget 2026 chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and Barclays, we look at the ways migration feeds into the public finances, and how it's accounted for in the OBR public finance forecast.
In our first IFS Green Budget 2026 chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and Barclays, we look at the ways migration feeds into the public finances, and how it's accounted for in the OBR public finance forecast.
September 10, 2026 at 8:10 AM
NEW: Migration and the public finance forecast
In our first IFS Green Budget 2026 chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and Barclays, we look at the ways migration feeds into the public finances, and how it's accounted for in the OBR public finance forecast.
In our first IFS Green Budget 2026 chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and Barclays, we look at the ways migration feeds into the public finances, and how it's accounted for in the OBR public finance forecast.
🚨 We've launched new funding for programmes supporting young people into work.
Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS
Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS
September 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🚨 We've launched new funding for programmes supporting young people into work.
Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS
Our Essential Employment Skills Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for projects that will build evidence on supporting young people who face significant barriers to employment.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/AWbq50ZKuwS
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NEW: UK must make training the ‘go-to’ response to skills needs, or risk holding back growth. 📣
Our new report for @nuffieldfoundation.org shows the Government’s plans to grow the economy risk falling short unless it reverses sharp falls in employee training.
Read @financialtimes.com coverage. ⬇️
Our new report for @nuffieldfoundation.org shows the Government’s plans to grow the economy risk falling short unless it reverses sharp falls in employee training.
Read @financialtimes.com coverage. ⬇️
Concerns raised over ‘tick-box’ staff training as UK employers choose short online courses
Analysis shows businesses have reduced spending on staff development
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September 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
NEW: UK must make training the ‘go-to’ response to skills needs, or risk holding back growth. 📣
Our new report for @nuffieldfoundation.org shows the Government’s plans to grow the economy risk falling short unless it reverses sharp falls in employee training.
Read @financialtimes.com coverage. ⬇️
Our new report for @nuffieldfoundation.org shows the Government’s plans to grow the economy risk falling short unless it reverses sharp falls in employee training.
Read @financialtimes.com coverage. ⬇️
We're delighted to announce Matt Whittaker as our new Executive Director for Research, Grants & Programmes.
Matt brings over 20 years' experience at the intersection of research and policy.
His expertise spans the UK's biggest social & economic issues.
Find out more: ow.ly/TIbu50ZKkRw
Matt brings over 20 years' experience at the intersection of research and policy.
His expertise spans the UK's biggest social & economic issues.
Find out more: ow.ly/TIbu50ZKkRw
Matt Whittaker joins the Nuffield Foundation as Executive Director - Nuffield Foundation
We have appointed Matt Whittaker to the newly created senior leadership role of Executive Director for Research, Grants and Programmes.
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September 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
We're delighted to announce Matt Whittaker as our new Executive Director for Research, Grants & Programmes.
Matt brings over 20 years' experience at the intersection of research and policy.
His expertise spans the UK's biggest social & economic issues.
Find out more: ow.ly/TIbu50ZKkRw
Matt brings over 20 years' experience at the intersection of research and policy.
His expertise spans the UK's biggest social & economic issues.
Find out more: ow.ly/TIbu50ZKkRw
AI is being rolled out across the UK justice system at pace, but is the evidence keeping up?
A new report from Dr Holli Sargeant at the University of Cambridge finds that AI adoption in justice is outpacing independent scrutiny.
Read the report: https://ow.ly/zCzO50ZG7iv
A new report from Dr Holli Sargeant at the University of Cambridge finds that AI adoption in justice is outpacing independent scrutiny.
Read the report: https://ow.ly/zCzO50ZG7iv
September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
AI is being rolled out across the UK justice system at pace, but is the evidence keeping up?
A new report from Dr Holli Sargeant at the University of Cambridge finds that AI adoption in justice is outpacing independent scrutiny.
Read the report: https://ow.ly/zCzO50ZG7iv
A new report from Dr Holli Sargeant at the University of Cambridge finds that AI adoption in justice is outpacing independent scrutiny.
Read the report: https://ow.ly/zCzO50ZG7iv
Always great to see Nuffield Foundation-funded research informing policy & decision-making. Dr Paula Holland at Lancaster University has given evidence to an inquiry being held by the Women and Equalities Committee into flexible working & disability. Listen here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Women and Equalities Committee
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September 3, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Always great to see Nuffield Foundation-funded research informing policy & decision-making. Dr Paula Holland at Lancaster University has given evidence to an inquiry being held by the Women and Equalities Committee into flexible working & disability. Listen here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
What does growing up today mean?
On 17 Sept, you're welcome to join us and mark the culmination of the 'Grown up?' programme to date.
The event will bring together policymakers, researchers & young people to share the key findings & explore what they mean.
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/pCnx50ZG7vu
On 17 Sept, you're welcome to join us and mark the culmination of the 'Grown up?' programme to date.
The event will bring together policymakers, researchers & young people to share the key findings & explore what they mean.
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/pCnx50ZG7vu
Grown up? New evidence on young people's journeys to adulthood - Nuffield Foundation
About the event What does growing up today mean – and how does policy, practice and society develop...
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September 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
What does growing up today mean?
On 17 Sept, you're welcome to join us and mark the culmination of the 'Grown up?' programme to date.
The event will bring together policymakers, researchers & young people to share the key findings & explore what they mean.
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/pCnx50ZG7vu
On 17 Sept, you're welcome to join us and mark the culmination of the 'Grown up?' programme to date.
The event will bring together policymakers, researchers & young people to share the key findings & explore what they mean.
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/pCnx50ZG7vu
Justice matters most when it works for the people who need it.
But too often, conversations about reform focus on processes not experiences.
Meaningful change requires a whole-system approach that looks at what shapes people's legal problems & pathways to resolution.
👉 https://ow.ly/b0CK50ZFytN
But too often, conversations about reform focus on processes not experiences.
Meaningful change requires a whole-system approach that looks at what shapes people's legal problems & pathways to resolution.
👉 https://ow.ly/b0CK50ZFytN
Six drivers of a more people-focused justice system - Nuffield Foundation
The justice system in England & Wales is under pressure. But what does a 'people-focused' justice system look like and how do we get there?
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August 26, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Justice matters most when it works for the people who need it.
But too often, conversations about reform focus on processes not experiences.
Meaningful change requires a whole-system approach that looks at what shapes people's legal problems & pathways to resolution.
👉 https://ow.ly/b0CK50ZFytN
But too often, conversations about reform focus on processes not experiences.
Meaningful change requires a whole-system approach that looks at what shapes people's legal problems & pathways to resolution.
👉 https://ow.ly/b0CK50ZFytN
📣 We’re recruiting: Media Lead
We’re looking for a proactive professional to bring evidence & expert insight to the national conversation.
You'll help shape public debate on society’s most pressing issues, from education & economic inequality to AI, climate change and justice.
👉 ow.ly/lSQa50ZF3ra
We’re looking for a proactive professional to bring evidence & expert insight to the national conversation.
You'll help shape public debate on society’s most pressing issues, from education & economic inequality to AI, climate change and justice.
👉 ow.ly/lSQa50ZF3ra
August 25, 2026 at 8:59 AM
📣 We’re recruiting: Media Lead
We’re looking for a proactive professional to bring evidence & expert insight to the national conversation.
You'll help shape public debate on society’s most pressing issues, from education & economic inequality to AI, climate change and justice.
👉 ow.ly/lSQa50ZF3ra
We’re looking for a proactive professional to bring evidence & expert insight to the national conversation.
You'll help shape public debate on society’s most pressing issues, from education & economic inequality to AI, climate change and justice.
👉 ow.ly/lSQa50ZF3ra
How can we fix the special needs system in England’s schools?
That is the question Alice Reeves explores on the latest episode of the We Society podcast with Will Hutton.
Interested in the UK's education system, disability, SEND or institutional change in education?
Listen now: ow.ly/qIEn50ZBpaB
That is the question Alice Reeves explores on the latest episode of the We Society podcast with Will Hutton.
Interested in the UK's education system, disability, SEND or institutional change in education?
Listen now: ow.ly/qIEn50ZBpaB
August 19, 2026 at 11:31 AM
How can we fix the special needs system in England’s schools?
That is the question Alice Reeves explores on the latest episode of the We Society podcast with Will Hutton.
Interested in the UK's education system, disability, SEND or institutional change in education?
Listen now: ow.ly/qIEn50ZBpaB
That is the question Alice Reeves explores on the latest episode of the We Society podcast with Will Hutton.
Interested in the UK's education system, disability, SEND or institutional change in education?
Listen now: ow.ly/qIEn50ZBpaB
🚨 We're announcing more than £350,000 of funding for eight rapid-response research projects that will examine the UK impacts of the conflict involving the US, Iran, Israel and the wider region.
Find out about each of them below and via our website: ow.ly/ppOx50ZAVjS
Find out about each of them below and via our website: ow.ly/ppOx50ZAVjS
August 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM
🚨 We're announcing more than £350,000 of funding for eight rapid-response research projects that will examine the UK impacts of the conflict involving the US, Iran, Israel and the wider region.
Find out about each of them below and via our website: ow.ly/ppOx50ZAVjS
Find out about each of them below and via our website: ow.ly/ppOx50ZAVjS
📣 We’re hiring: Events & Communications Manager
We’re looking for a creative & organised professional to lead our ambitious programme of high-profile events, bringing together stakeholders to debate the issues that matter most.
If you enjoy making things happen, find out more. 👉 ow.ly/AyMG50ZzLHV
We’re looking for a creative & organised professional to lead our ambitious programme of high-profile events, bringing together stakeholders to debate the issues that matter most.
If you enjoy making things happen, find out more. 👉 ow.ly/AyMG50ZzLHV
August 14, 2026 at 9:32 AM
📣 We’re hiring: Events & Communications Manager
We’re looking for a creative & organised professional to lead our ambitious programme of high-profile events, bringing together stakeholders to debate the issues that matter most.
If you enjoy making things happen, find out more. 👉 ow.ly/AyMG50ZzLHV
We’re looking for a creative & organised professional to lead our ambitious programme of high-profile events, bringing together stakeholders to debate the issues that matter most.
If you enjoy making things happen, find out more. 👉 ow.ly/AyMG50ZzLHV
📍 Walk-in mental health hubs to open in banks & libraries across England.
Nuffield Foundation welcomes these plans, with our research showing how formal mental health support for young people especially is insufficient & overstretched.
‘Higgledy piggledy’ is how young people described the system.
Nuffield Foundation welcomes these plans, with our research showing how formal mental health support for young people especially is insufficient & overstretched.
‘Higgledy piggledy’ is how young people described the system.
August 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
📍 Walk-in mental health hubs to open in banks & libraries across England.
Nuffield Foundation welcomes these plans, with our research showing how formal mental health support for young people especially is insufficient & overstretched.
‘Higgledy piggledy’ is how young people described the system.
Nuffield Foundation welcomes these plans, with our research showing how formal mental health support for young people especially is insufficient & overstretched.
‘Higgledy piggledy’ is how young people described the system.
Andy Burnham wants to reshape politics & public spending.
But delivering meaningful change will require sustained political capital & follow through.
As responsibilities are increasingly shared across combined authorities & local government, the question is not simply how much money is available.
But delivering meaningful change will require sustained political capital & follow through.
As responsibilities are increasingly shared across combined authorities & local government, the question is not simply how much money is available.
July 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Andy Burnham wants to reshape politics & public spending.
But delivering meaningful change will require sustained political capital & follow through.
As responsibilities are increasingly shared across combined authorities & local government, the question is not simply how much money is available.
But delivering meaningful change will require sustained political capital & follow through.
As responsibilities are increasingly shared across combined authorities & local government, the question is not simply how much money is available.
What are people's views of the justice system? We asked members of the public 👇
This video follows our latest research, which found that many people facing legal issues are too often navigating complex processes alone – without the advice, guidance or support they need.
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This video follows our latest research, which found that many people facing legal issues are too often navigating complex processes alone – without the advice, guidance or support they need.
🔗 ow.ly/lvv250ZtN6f
July 28, 2026 at 12:52 PM
What are people's views of the justice system? We asked members of the public 👇
This video follows our latest research, which found that many people facing legal issues are too often navigating complex processes alone – without the advice, guidance or support they need.
🔗 ow.ly/lvv250ZtN6f
This video follows our latest research, which found that many people facing legal issues are too often navigating complex processes alone – without the advice, guidance or support they need.
🔗 ow.ly/lvv250ZtN6f
Very much worth listening to this episode with @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social featuring Andrew Williams, the author of our latest report on justice, 'Public inquiries: are they fit for purpose?'
Listen below & read the report here: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/publications...
Listen below & read the report here: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/publications...
Victims' groups are deeply concerned by what they see as a move to shut down the public inquiry into undercover policing. How much difference will a duty of candour make to public inquiries? Two of the issues I discuss in the latest episode of A Lawyer Talks:
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Helping with inquiries
By cutting them back?
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July 27, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Very much worth listening to this episode with @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social featuring Andrew Williams, the author of our latest report on justice, 'Public inquiries: are they fit for purpose?'
Listen below & read the report here: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/publications...
Listen below & read the report here: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/publications...
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We are delighted to see the creation of a dedicated Minister of State for the Future of Work - something that we have called for for many years, and recommended in the Final Report of the Pisssarides Review, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org. Read the report here: www.ifow.org/publications...
The Final Report of the Pissarides Review - IFOW
The culmination of three years research, we propose a new model of human-centred automation and a new socio-economic paradigm of Good Work
www.ifow.org
July 27, 2026 at 8:09 AM
We are delighted to see the creation of a dedicated Minister of State for the Future of Work - something that we have called for for many years, and recommended in the Final Report of the Pisssarides Review, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org. Read the report here: www.ifow.org/publications...
What role for public inquiries in justice?
A new report makes the case for a fundamental reform of public inquiries so that they can deliver justice and accountability, support those affected by harm, and prevent future failures.
A new report makes the case for a fundamental reform of public inquiries so that they can deliver justice and accountability, support those affected by harm, and prevent future failures.
July 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM
What role for public inquiries in justice?
A new report makes the case for a fundamental reform of public inquiries so that they can deliver justice and accountability, support those affected by harm, and prevent future failures.
A new report makes the case for a fundamental reform of public inquiries so that they can deliver justice and accountability, support those affected by harm, and prevent future failures.
The effects of extreme weather are not felt equally.
And the impact on education is not yet completely known.
In a new article, @eleanorire.bsky.social shines a light on the unequal impact of extreme weather on UK education.
Read more 👉 www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/opinion...
And the impact on education is not yet completely known.
In a new article, @eleanorire.bsky.social shines a light on the unequal impact of extreme weather on UK education.
Read more 👉 www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/opinion...
July 20, 2026 at 10:56 AM
The effects of extreme weather are not felt equally.
And the impact on education is not yet completely known.
In a new article, @eleanorire.bsky.social shines a light on the unequal impact of extreme weather on UK education.
Read more 👉 www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/opinion...
And the impact on education is not yet completely known.
In a new article, @eleanorire.bsky.social shines a light on the unequal impact of extreme weather on UK education.
Read more 👉 www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/opinion...
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AI is being rushed into the justice system—but is it actually helping improve outcomes?
My @nuffieldfoundation.org review looks at the evidence.The short answer? We don't know.
tinyurl.com/2v5a4pnb 🧵 (1/6)
@adalovelaceinst.bsky.social
@cam.ac.uk @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
My @nuffieldfoundation.org review looks at the evidence.The short answer? We don't know.
tinyurl.com/2v5a4pnb 🧵 (1/6)
@adalovelaceinst.bsky.social
@cam.ac.uk @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
AI rollout in UK justice system is outpacing scrutiny, new report warns - Nuffield Foundation
AI is being adopted across the justice system, despite limited evidence that it improves people’s experiences, outcomes or access to justice.
www.nuffieldfoundation.org
July 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM
AI is being rushed into the justice system—but is it actually helping improve outcomes?
My @nuffieldfoundation.org review looks at the evidence.The short answer? We don't know.
tinyurl.com/2v5a4pnb 🧵 (1/6)
@adalovelaceinst.bsky.social
@cam.ac.uk @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
My @nuffieldfoundation.org review looks at the evidence.The short answer? We don't know.
tinyurl.com/2v5a4pnb 🧵 (1/6)
@adalovelaceinst.bsky.social
@cam.ac.uk @cambridgelaw.bsky.social
As the school year draws to a close & SATs results land, many young people will be reflecting on their experiences.
But too many pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds & those with SEND, report lower levels of belonging.
Interested in why? Read more: https://ow.ly/zfLJ50ZoNRW
But too many pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds & those with SEND, report lower levels of belonging.
Interested in why? Read more: https://ow.ly/zfLJ50ZoNRW
July 17, 2026 at 8:29 AM
As the school year draws to a close & SATs results land, many young people will be reflecting on their experiences.
But too many pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds & those with SEND, report lower levels of belonging.
Interested in why? Read more: https://ow.ly/zfLJ50ZoNRW
But too many pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds & those with SEND, report lower levels of belonging.
Interested in why? Read more: https://ow.ly/zfLJ50ZoNRW
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We are increasingly placing AI at the centre of plans for swifter, fairer, more accessible justice. Yet, my new report @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows that deployment is materially outpacing any independent evidence it improves access to justice.
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/publications...
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/publications...
Artificial intelligence and justice - an evidence scoping review - Nuffield Foundation
This report examines evidence on AI and data-driven technologies in administrative, civil, and family justice settings in the UK.
www.nuffieldfoundation.org
July 14, 2026 at 9:27 AM
We are increasingly placing AI at the centre of plans for swifter, fairer, more accessible justice. Yet, my new report @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows that deployment is materially outpacing any independent evidence it improves access to justice.
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/publications...
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/publications...
🔴 AI is being adopted across the justice system faster than its impact can be fully understood.
Our latest research finds that AI is being widely used across the justice system, despite limited evidence that it improves people’s experiences, outcomes or access to justice.
Our latest research finds that AI is being widely used across the justice system, despite limited evidence that it improves people’s experiences, outcomes or access to justice.
July 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🔴 AI is being adopted across the justice system faster than its impact can be fully understood.
Our latest research finds that AI is being widely used across the justice system, despite limited evidence that it improves people’s experiences, outcomes or access to justice.
Our latest research finds that AI is being widely used across the justice system, despite limited evidence that it improves people’s experiences, outcomes or access to justice.