Nuffield Foundation

🔔 New funding available for research & practice innovation on healthy working lives for over 50s Through our new funding call, we're investing £5.5 million to support disabled people & people with long-term health conditions aged 50+ to stay in, return to, or find work. 👉 https://ow.ly/GQsS5101f42

As Burnham prepares his first Budget, what sources of evidence can help? In a new opinion piece, Mark Franks argues that research like The Institute for Fiscal Studies Green Budget and Institute for Government Performance Tracker can inform difficult decisions. Read now 👉 https://ow.ly/shvr50ZZBx7

AI is rolling out across the justice system. But who is it benefiting? The challenge for policymakers is not just expanding the use of AI tools but also making sure that the technology is improving outcomes for people seeking justice. Read Holli Sargeant's new piece: https://ow.ly/6ATc50ZZhwW

What does a new vision of the justice system look like? We've just published a review from Professor Christopher Hodges of the University of Oxford, which calls for a bold reimagining of how disputes are resolved in England and Wales. Read the report: https://ow.ly/bHNi50ZXUjw

Have we become too dependent on diagnosis as the route to support? In a new opinion piece, Alice Reeves reflects on the Fonagy Review and argues that while debates about overdiagnosis remain important, we must create systems that provide timely support. Read more: https://ow.ly/K05g50ZXAzq

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for using evidence to drive positive social change? We're seeking a Chair of Trustees to lead our Board, harnessing the collective expertise of our Trustees & guiding the organisation through its next phase. Find out more: https://ow.ly/W4Sx50ZWKQo

NEW: The Chancellor’s fiscal ‘headroom’ could be larger than many expect, but spending pressures will be a key challenge for John Healey at the Budget. 🧵 Here are the main findings from our 2026 IFS Green Budget, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org in association with Barclays:

Missed the latest research on the UK's biggest social challenges? 🤔 Scroll through for insights on the childcare cliff edge, NHS finances & much more. Featuring research from @theifs.bsky.social, @centaxuk.bsky.social, @learnworkuk.bsky.social Read the latest round-up 👉 ow.ly/IBM350ZUpZ5

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: https://ow.ly/Zbw750ZSBf7

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: https://ow.ly/Qnly50ZRk9t

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

"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. 🗞️

📢 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...

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. 👉 https://acss.org.uk/we-society-podcast/

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

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...

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/...

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]

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.

🚨 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

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. ⬇️

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

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

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

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

📣 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 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

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

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...

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...