News and Views

27/11/2020

Now's the time for a scientific approach to social policy

I joined Impetus as Director of Public Affairs in June 2016, the week the UK voted to leave the EU. Four and a half years on, the UK is preparing to leave. And my time is up too.
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24/07/2020

The Chancellor’s announcement is a well baked cake – here’s how to ice it

Recently, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his plan for jobs. Our Director of Policy, Sam Windett, shares our response and what we should do next.
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03/07/2020

Being a leader in the charity sector - four reflections

This week was our Chief Executive's last at Impetus. He shares his reflections in the hope that it kicks off similar conversations with others in the sector.
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01/07/2020

COVID-19, Youth Employment and an Opportunity Guarantee

We knew young people would bear the economic burden of COVID-19. We're calling for an Opportunity Guarantee to ensure they have the choice of an education place, an apprenticeship, or a job.
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03/06/2020

New online tuition pilot launches

Working in partnership with The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), the Sutton Trust, and Nesta, Impetus has launched a new online tuition pilot to support disadvantaged pupils as schools begin to open for more pupils.
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21/05/2020

Young people are bearing the economic burden of coronavirus - protecting their future is a national emergency

Once the medical crisis passes, we cannot afford a five year wait to undo this damage to the lives of people under the age of 25
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