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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 29/09/2026
Are UK households using AI to navigate the energy crisis? A new project from Imperial College London, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, will explore how people are using AI advice during shocks in the energy sector. Find out more about the research: ow.ly/Zbw750ZSBf7
Text highlights the need to study if AI-generated advice helps households cope or creates new risks, shown above a phone screen with an AI query box.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 25/09/2026
The US-Iran conflict continues to affect the UK with higher fuel costs and imminent increases to energy bills. That's why our rapid-response funding is supporting research to help understand the impacts of global disruption. Learn about each of the projects: ow.ly/Qnly50ZRk9t
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nottspolitics.bsky.social @nottspolitics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr @neemabegum.bsky.social on winning funding from @nuffieldfoundation.org's Racial Diversity UK (RDUK) fund. Working with @climateoutreach.bsky.social and Dr Charles Ogunbode, the project will explore public attitudes towards climate-linked migration. ℹ️ ➡️ tinyurl.com/bde9jn3b
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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"The best firms know that investing in their people is what separates those who adapt from those who get left behind." Great to see our new report funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org in @peoplemanagement.bsky.social with a quote from L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social. 🗞️
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L&D spending dropped by a third since 2011, research finds
Experts warn reduced investment and shorter training could make addressing skills gaps harder
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢 Join us for the IFS Green Budget 2026 Wed 14 Oct | 9:30-11:15am | In-person & online Hear our insights on the UK economic outlook, public finance challenges and options for the Chancellor. Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org and Barclays. 📅 Sign up: ifs.org.uk/events/ifs-g...
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 23/09/2026
Looking for a podcast recommendation? 🎧 The We Society podcast brings together leading thinkers, researchers & policymakers to tackle some of the biggest questions facing society today, from education & child poverty to AI, inequality & public services. 👉 acss.org.uk/we-society-podcast
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
WATCH NOW: What should we do about high electricity prices in the UK? 🖥️ Watch our event live here: youtube.com/live/6tvCu4t... ❓️ Ask questions here: app.sli.do/event/frovxn... Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org
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Gavin Kelly @gavin-kelly.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Grown Up? Thoughtful piece by @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social on a major @nuffieldfoundation.org project exploring Gen Z’s long & complex journey to adulthood. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Think it’s time for gen Z to ‘grow up’? You’re even more out of touch than the British state | Gaby Hinsliff
We can’t expect young people to make a seamless transition from childhood to adulthood in this chilly economic climate. Finally, Westminster is catching on, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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/...
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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]
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 08/09/2026
🚨 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
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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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. ⬇️
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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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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 07/09/2026
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
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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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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 03/09/2026
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: ow.ly/zCzO50ZG7iv
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 03/09/2026
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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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 01/09/2026
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: ow.ly/pCnx50ZG7vu
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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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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 26/08/2026
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. 👉 ow.ly/b0CK50ZFytN
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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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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 25/08/2026
📣 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
Career opportunity - Media Lead - Apply by 7th September 2026
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 19/08/2026
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
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 18/08/2026
🚨 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
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 14/08/2026
📣 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 hiring: Events and Communications Manager
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 06/08/2026
📍 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.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 30/07/2026
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.
Gavin Kelly, CEO of Nuffield Foundation says: "It is never guaranteed that a long-term research project will reach its conclusions at an opportune time. This one does. Its findings provide timely insight on how the Treasury – the pinnacle of the UK’s centralised system of governance - needs to be reformed to reflect the shift towards greater devolution, a place-based approach to public services and the urgent need for a long-term perspective on how to revive our communities and the public realm."
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 28/07/2026
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
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 27/07/2026
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...
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Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 27/07/2026
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...
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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
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 22/07/2026
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.
Various screenshots showing different headlines of public inquiries like Post Office, infected blood, Grenfell and Covid
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 20/07/2026
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...
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Holli Sargeant @hollisargeant.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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
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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.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 17/07/2026
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: ow.ly/zfLJ50ZoNRW
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Holli Sargeant @hollisargeant.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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...
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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.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 14/07/2026
🔴 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.
AI is being rapidly adopted across the UK justice system.

But there’s little evidence yet that 
it improves people’s experiences, outcomes or access to justice.
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
📗 Read Luca Rizzotti and Joe Tomlinson's report on tribunal backlogs here, part of our Transforming Justice project funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org: ifs.org.uk/publications...
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What is driving increases in tribunal backlogs? | Institute for Fiscal Studies
We analyse trends in tribunal backlogs and the drivers behind them in the last 15 years.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 09/07/2026
📣 New report: Underinvestment & poor experiences limit people’s access to justice. Our latest research finds that people facing legal issues are too often navigating complex processes alone – without the advice, guidance or support they need to ensure fair outcomes.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 09/07/2026
What does a more ‘people-focused’ justice system look like? Professor @mckeevergrainne.bsky.social recently led a discussion about the challenges of trying to change a traditional, complex and fragmented justice system, as well as ideas for new approaches.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 08/07/2026
When it comes to the NEET crisis, young people are usually blamed for the decline in ‘work readiness’. Our recent research provides a deeper understanding of what 'work readiness' means & the need for a more integrated response across education & employment. Learn more: ow.ly/HnQb50ZlrhR
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 08/07/2026
What happens when AI removes the tasks young people used to learn from? Yesterday our Director of Education, Josh Hillman, spoke to the Education Committee about how while AI may be making some entry-level work more productive, we need to pay attention to what young people could be losing.
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
NEW: Rising demand has pushed tribunal backlogs to record levels. In the first quarter of 2026, nearly 330,000 administrative appeals were open and awaiting resolution, double the level before the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org ifs.org.uk/publications...
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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 07/07/2026
A major new study, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, will provide the first national picture of how often pupils with and without special educational needs and disabilities are referred for, and diagnosed with, common mental health conditions. tinyurl.com/ykhjsuj4 @durhameducation.bsky.social
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 02/07/2026
Our new rapid-response funding aims to generate timely evidence on how the US-Iran conflict is affecting the UK economy, households & businesses. Applications are open until Friday 10 July for organisations able to deliver high-quality research at pace. Find out more: ow.ly/rzXG50Zjx7G
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Luke Sibieta @lukesibieta.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
What does today's announcement on teacher pay and pensions mean for school budgets? Some initial @theifs.bsky.social thoughts - with a graph and fun with pensions @nuffieldfoundation.org ifs.org.uk/articles/ifs...
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IFS response to announcements on teacher pay, pensions and school funding | Institute for Fiscal Studies
This comment provides initial analysis of announcements in July 2026 on teacher pay, pensions and school funding.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 01/07/2026
Improving young people’s “work readiness” isn’t about fixing individuals, but fixing the system. Stronger links between education & employers and real workplace experience are key to helping young people transition successfully into work. Read more 👇 www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/opinion...
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What must change to improve young people’s work readiness? - Nuffield Foundation
Following the Milburn Review, our research provides a deeper understanding of work readiness and integration between education & employment.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 30/06/2026
We’re living through profound & destabilising change. Shifting geopolitical norms & persistent inequality putting pressure on households & public services. Our new strategy responds – and we’ve committed nearly £16m to new research to help tackle what’s next. Read more: ow.ly/8Im850ZiBfB
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Looking for something to put on your ‘to listen to’ list? The We Society podcast sees host & Academy President Will Hutton joined by a range of guests to discuss the powerful insights social science can offer to society. Catch up on all episodes from all seasons here⬇️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
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The We Society
Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social…
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Gavin Kelly @gavin-kelly.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Apply to @nuffieldfoundation.org for new research funding on the UK impacts of the Iran-US conflict.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 24/06/2026
What are the lasting consequences of the US–Iran conflict? The headlines may fade, but the economic aftershocks are already being felt in the UK.
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ESRC Centre for Care @handle.invalid · 24/06/2026
New report! Published by @nuffieldfoundation.org today shows the need to move beyond individual casework and develop holistic approaches that address the systemic inequalities driving these families' needs in domestic abuse and child protection cases: centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026...
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New study calls for rethink of domestic abuse responses in children’s services
A major new study funded by the Nuffield Foundation has raised concerns about how domestic violence and abuse is understood and responded to within children’s services, warning that current systems of...
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 23/06/2026
Too many young people struggle with ‘higgledy piggledy’ mental health services. – 1 in 4 have a common mental health condition – Only 1 in 10 are in contact with services – Around half who could benefit aren’t accessing support But access is only part of the challenge. 👉 ow.ly/yxac50ZfAzV
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 22/06/2026
Switzerland recently voted against capping its population at 10 million – but the debate it sparked goes beyond one referendum. At its core is a question many countries like the UK are grappling with: how should societies respond to demographic change? 🧵
What can Switzerland’s population debate teach the UK?
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