4 million could enjoy an estimated £6bn national pay rise if skills improved Read more
PBE's Economist Madison Kerr gives her reaction to this morning's ONS Labour Market statistics. Read more
Over one third feel more positive compared with three months earlier Read more
PBE's Research and Policy Director Anoushka Kenley gives her reaction to this morning's ONS Labour Market statistics. Read more
Firms in the region give more to small charities than any others outside the capital Read more
Call for stronger post-pandemic partnership between private sector and civil society Read more
Bedtime stories and singing at home improves skills vital to success in later life Read more
"For a new round of devolution to support genuine levelling up across the country, new mayors will need a clear objective to unite behind and then the powers and funds to meet that objective in their area." Read more
Leading economists call for a new social economy ‘satellite’ account to plug the gap Read more
Over 50% pessimistic about events – as economy is set to spring back to life Read more
Bank Chief Economist urges action to channel more resources into struggling sector Read more
16 million workers with low numeracy skills in the UK are estimated to be earning up to £1,600 less per year on average than if they had a basic level of numeracy skills Read more
The Commission is seeking insights, data and examples to help them better understand the current landscape for civil society and start developing ideas to achieve its ambitions. Read more
PBE responds to the Budget, focusing on emergency funding for charities, levelling up, and Universal Credit. Read more
The societal costs of problem debt are likely to top £1 billion this year, with the taxpayer picking up the cost of additional mental health support and housing provision. Read more
A new study by Pro Bono Economics, in partnership with Magic Breakfast and Heinz has found that providing disadvantaged pupils completing KS1 with just one year’s supply of school breakfast provision, could generate long-term economic benefits in excess of £9,000 per child Read more
Latest income fall likely to amount to at least £200 million Read more
Untreated mental health conditions of children stuck on NHS mental health waiting lists cost schools and specialist education services £69 million a year. Read more
New research shows wide-spread innovation and invention through the charity sector as a result of Covid-19. Read more
When coronavirus hit, there was a surge in people putting up their hands to help others in need, both through charities and within their neighbourhoods. Yet with the pandemic far from over, there are signs that the surge in community spirit is starting to flag. Read more
75% of charities expect higher demand next year, while 83% forecast income decline Read more
Lord Gus O’Donnell: “Civil society can no longer be overlooked if building back better is to succeed” Read more
Lockdown worries for 55% of charities as 2020 takes its toll Read more