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Search or browse our list of published research reports relevant to London. The list is in chronological order according to the date that the report was published. You can refine the list by theme, funding agency, geographic coverage, or the type of research. Click on a report’s title to access the full report or its summary.  Please note, not all reports are available online. 

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Examining the relationship between immigration and unemployment using National Insurance number registration data: NIESR Discussion Paper
National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR)
January 2012

This paper contributes to the evidence on the issue of immigration having possible adverse effects on labour market outcomes.  It examines initial results on the impact of migration inflows on the claimant count rate and finds no association. 

Young people and NEETs in Europe: First findings
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
January 2012

The aim of this research was to investigate the current situation of young people in Europe, focusing specifically on those who are not in employment, education or training, and to understand the economic and social consequences of their disengagement from the labour market and education.

City Strategy: Final Evaluation
Department for Work and Pensions
January 2012

This research report presents a final evaluation of the city strategy partnership strategy, which was designed at a time of national economic growth to combat enduring pockets of entrenched worklessness and poverty in urban areas by developing local solutions. The report presents key achievements and lessons to take forward. 

Work Audit: The rise in self-employment
CIPD
January 2012

An assessment of unemployment figures in the context of rising self-employment figures.  It examines trends and the characteristics of the self-employed. 

West London Sustained Employment Commissioning Pilot – Interim Self Evaluation
London Development Agency
January 2012

An interim evaluation of the West London Sustained Employment Commissioning Pilot, looking at all aspects of the project including outcomes, outputs and strategic added value.  

Adult apprenticeships
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Skills Funding Agency and National Apprenticeship Service
January 2012

 This report assesses the value for money of the Apprenticeship Programme, focusing primarily on adults (aged 19+), whose numbers have been significantly expanded in recent years. The report focuses on whether promises are being met to expand the programme and improve quality, as well as whether oversight and management of the programme is effective.

Back to Work: Colleges Supporting Sustainable Jobs
Association of Colleges (AoC)
January 2012

Report giving findings from a survey conducted by the Association of Colleges to assess how colleges are helping unemployed people gain skills needed to find work.

Working Futures 2010-2020
UK Commission for Employment and Skills
December 2011

This report contains the detailed findings of the latest Working Futures study. Working Futures 2010-2020 provides a comprehensive picture of the future UK labour market. The results provide a snapshot of employment prospects by industry, occupation, qualification level, gender and employment status for the UK up to 2020.

Employers and the recruitment of unemployed people: an evidence review
UK Commission for Employment and Skills
December 2011

The aim of the review was to collate and assess evidence regarding the recruitment of unemployed people from an employers’ perspective.

Staying the course: CBI/ Harvey Nash Employment Trends Survey, Autumn 2011
November 2011

This report is based on a survey carried out between August and September 2011 with respondents from businesses of all sizes and sectors across the UK. The survey investigates job growth, levels of pay and recruitment.

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