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Poor literacy skills cost workers 18 months in lost earnings

4 million could enjoy an estimated £6bn national pay rise if skills improved
Paying the price: The cost of very poor adult literacy

Improving the UK's literacy can not only help individuals to progress into higher earning roles, but it can also insulate them from sector-specific downturns as seen during the pandemic.
PBE Reacts: ONS Labour Market Statistics, 14 September 2021

PBE's Economist Madison Kerr gives her reaction to this morning's ONS Labour Market statistics.
Charities optimistic despite pandemic pressures

Over one third feel more positive compared with three months earlier

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