Andrew Phillips

If AI is being used extensively in office jobs, then should we be letting students use AI in the classroom?

No - here's why.

With reference to 3 papers that show what you do in a job isn't the template for what you do in the classroom.

substack.nomoremarking.com/p/education-...

I’m not back at work for another couple of weeks so will leave full thoughts until then but something to bear in mind: if we don’t like our MPs doing this sort of thing (as replies to Mark indicate) then we need to rethink what we expect of our MPs vs what time and resources they actually have

Is Britain’s net-zero push to blame for its high energy prices? A mighty rise in electricity costs has complicated the drive for clean power

I want to come back properly on this Economist piece that questions Britain's approach to net zero.

It gets three things wrong imo:

1. Ignoring periods of v cheap renewable energy
2. Misdiagnosing the relative costs of renewables
3. Looking backwards, not forwards.

New workplace pension participation statistics were published this morning, revealing that certain groups remain at greater risk of heading into retirement with insufficient savings. Here’s what you need to know 🧵

A great example here of that neat trick where you highlight the rise in the cost of offshore wind…

(absolutely true, and largely linked to higher interest rates and inflation)

Dazed and confused? Policy ideas behind the NHS 10 year plan

www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

Today’s labour market stats shows that the jobs market is continuing to weaken, with signs that pay growth may also be slowing. Our take below (h/t @nyecominetti.bsky.social)

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What the Afghan ‘super-injunction’ tells us about the UK polity

Parliament and regulators are shrugging off a decision that freed the government from accountability

By me, (back) at @financialtimes.com

www.ft.com/content/1f1c...

'The 10-Year Health Plan promises a shift from sickness to prevention. But it is ultimately a plan for the NHS, not a plan for improving the health of the nation.' David Finch, Assistant Director, Healthy Lives at the Health Foundation

The 10-Year Health Plan was supposed to herald a preventative shift, but @davefinch.bsky.social​ argues that it ultimately lacks ambition, and the commitments to systemic change and funding required to reduce inequalities and keep people in good health.

Read more ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4nQEPzF

REVEALED | More than 16,000 Afghans were secretly brought to the UK in largest covert peacetime evacuation after MoD put them in danger of being targeted by the Taliban

Chart showing: Changes to welfare spending announced in the Spring Statement or Pathways to Work Green Paper, at the time of announcement (left) and after the UC-PIP bill (right): UK, 2029-30

Expectations vs reality

Chart showing: Proportion of the population reporting a disability, by age: Great Britain

Amid all the talk about the Government's cuts to health and disability benefits, it's worth pausing to reflect on the backdrop: a large and growing number of adults in the UK are in poor health.

Today we got new high-quality data on the prevalence of mental health conditions across England...

Delivering the new industrial strategy will be a huge test for government | Institute for Government There is much to welcome in the new white paper.

Delivering the new industrial strategy will be a huge test for government

@gilesyb.bsky.social warns that white paper represents a daunting delivery challenge that requires unprecedented levels of cross-departmental working www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/indu...

Counting on Experience: The demographics of the Industrial Strategy workforce Over 50s have driven much of the employment growth over recent decades as more people work to older ages, and the age-profile of our workforce changes.

As we all digest the government's Industrial Strategy, have a look at our analysis of the existing workforce across the eight IS sectors. Retaining existing workers is just as important as attracting new entrants.

www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...

Who do you picture working in the high-growth, high-tech sectors of rhe Industrial Strategy?

These sectors are older than average and all have a higher rates of early retirement.

We estimate this costs economy £31bn - we need to plan for this
www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...

The government has today published a long-awaited consultation on reform of the local government funding system in England - the first in at least 13 years.

Read the immediate response from Kate Ogden here: ifs.org.uk/articles/imm...

May be of interest to @chrisgiles.ft.com, @sarahoconnorft.ft.com, @acjsissons.bsky.social, @hannahslaughter.bsky.social, @andrewcities.bsky.social, @gilesyb.bsky.social, @tomsasse.bsky.social, @tompope.bsky.social, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social, @stephenevans.bsky.social, @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social.

Counting on Experience: The demographics of the Industrial Strategy workforce Over 50s have driven much of the employment growth over recent decades as more people work to older ages, and the age-profile of our workforce changes.

📢 New research! 📢

Who are the workers in the Industrial Strategy's eight growth-driving sectors?

Find out in new research from the Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement.

Lots of great charts which the Bluesky community will enjoy I think!

www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...

UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy The Strategy sets out the government's long-term plan for economic, housing and social infrastructure to drive growth.

The government published its infrastructure strategy today setting out how it plans to invest over the next decade. Overall, long-term investment planning is most welcome but there's still a lot up for grabs. A short thread...

Definitely agree - the Census is really important for providing high-quality data especially for smaller geographical areas and demographic groups. And it's a great tradition which we should continue!

Great to be at the @workfoundation.bsky.social's Work and Health Summit this afternoon. #WorkHealthSummit

You have no idea if the Spending Review boosted growth Imagine that, having committed some unspeakable acts in a former life, you were asked in this one to deliver a verdict on whether the Spending Review was good or bad for UK Growth. What would be yo…

I have written about how you cannot possibly know if the Spending Review was good for growth, and not just because of the maddening way the Treasury has with numbers freethinkecon.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/y...

Great working with you and the team on quite a few @demos-uk.bsky.social surveys over the years, all the best with whatever comes next and enjoy the sunshine these next few weeks!

Standard Life Centre for the future of retirement We’re a think tank with a bold ambition to help everyone achieve long-term financial security

The think tank I work for has rebranded - previously called Phoenix Insights, we're now the Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement.

Our core research and policy topics will continue to be how we work, save and retire - both today and in the future.

www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...

Standard Life Centre for the future of retirement We’re a think tank with a bold ambition to help everyone achieve long-term financial security

If you’re interested in the future of retirement - sufficient occupational pensions, decent employment, sustainable state pension, that sort of thing - the work of my rebranded think tank might be of interest: www.standardlife.co.uk/centre-for-t...

Spending review 2025: Six key things we learned from Rachel Reeves' announcement | Institute for Government IfG experts set out the six things they learned from the spending review.

Our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk spending review analysis is out! Take a read here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/spen...

Our key takeaways: 1/7

This morning’s labour market stats mark another month of a weakening jobs market and slowing pay growth. Thread and charts from me and @nyecominetti.bsky.social...

Reform’s “DOGE” is a superficial response to deep problems in local government | Institute for Government Reform should rethink its plans to copy the DOGE approach.

New comment from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and me:

Local authorities are caught between the triple pressures of lower funding, rising demand, and legal obligations to deliver services. Reform's "DOGE" cannot change that brutal reality

Short 🧵👇

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/doge...

Biggest shake-up of Jobcentres in decades gets underway Launch of a new, locally-led approach to jobseeker support begins in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Great to see the first Pathfinder of the new National Jobs and Careers Service has now been launched in Wakefield. More Pathfinders to follow later in the year. Good to see a 'test and learn' style of approach. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Do read Kate's discussion paper setting out practical ideas for how Jobcentres can be transformed into the new National Jobs and Careers Service. With the first Pathfinder launching in Wakefield, this is the ideal time to trial some of these ideas in action!