Hannah Slaughter
@hannahslaughter.bsky.social
Senior economist at the Resolution Foundation, mainly covering the labour market.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Applications for our Research Training Programme 2026 are now open.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic graduates are invited to apply for a 12-week training programme based in our Westminster office and paid at the London Living Wage.
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Today’s labour market stats show a weakening in employment, but with a glimmer of hope that pay growth may be picking up the pace. Our @resolutionfoundation.org thread from me and @charliemccurdy.bsky.social:
January 20, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Today’s labour market stats show a weakening in employment, but with a glimmer of hope that pay growth may be picking up the pace. Our @resolutionfoundation.org thread from me and @charliemccurdy.bsky.social:
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Adult social care is a vital public service, despite the mediocre pay and job conditions on offer to England’s 1.5 million social care workers.
The creation of the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body is a welcome step forward.
Here's how the Government can make a success ⤵️
The creation of the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body is a welcome step forward.
Here's how the Government can make a success ⤵️
January 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Adult social care is a vital public service, despite the mediocre pay and job conditions on offer to England’s 1.5 million social care workers.
The creation of the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body is a welcome step forward.
Here's how the Government can make a success ⤵️
The creation of the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body is a welcome step forward.
Here's how the Government can make a success ⤵️
Today’s labour market stats show a weakening jobs market, with rising unemployment and flatlining real pay. Some @resolutionfoundation.org key takeaways from me and @louisemurphy.bsky.social 🧵 ...
December 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Today’s labour market stats show a weakening jobs market, with rising unemployment and flatlining real pay. Some @resolutionfoundation.org key takeaways from me and @louisemurphy.bsky.social 🧵 ...
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Have written a piece teeing up tomorrow's labour market stats, pointing out the sort-of obvious - that we currently have a problem with unemployment (i.e. demand) not just participation (i.e. supply). www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Labour Market Outlook Q4 2025 • Resolution Foundation
Employment has fallen over the past two years and is substantially lower than it was before the pandemic. Perhaps surprisingly given its central place in policy debates, participation is essentially u...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Have written a piece teeing up tomorrow's labour market stats, pointing out the sort-of obvious - that we currently have a problem with unemployment (i.e. demand) not just participation (i.e. supply). www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
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Care workers are increasingly unhappy with their pay, despite the significant lifting of the wage floor in recent years.
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Care workers are increasingly unhappy with their pay, despite the significant lifting of the wage floor in recent years.
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
@charliemccurdy.bsky.social breaks down why that might be the case ⤵️
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Adult social care is a vital public service. But this is not reflected in the pay and job quality on offer for England’s 1.5 million social care workers.
Join us on Thursday to discuss how a Fair Pay Agreement could improve conditions for social care staff.
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/4PVIAzP
Join us on Thursday to discuss how a Fair Pay Agreement could improve conditions for social care staff.
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/4PVIAzP
December 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Adult social care is a vital public service. But this is not reflected in the pay and job quality on offer for England’s 1.5 million social care workers.
Join us on Thursday to discuss how a Fair Pay Agreement could improve conditions for social care staff.
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/4PVIAzP
Join us on Thursday to discuss how a Fair Pay Agreement could improve conditions for social care staff.
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/4PVIAzP
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The 2026 minimum wage rates have been announced:
NLW: £12.21➡️£12.71. (+4.1%)
18-20-yo rate: £10➡️£10.85. (+8.5%)
16-17-yo rate: £7.55➡️£8.00. (+6%)
Some context & thoughts on those uprating decisions:
NLW: £12.21➡️£12.71. (+4.1%)
18-20-yo rate: £10➡️£10.85. (+8.5%)
16-17-yo rate: £7.55➡️£8.00. (+6%)
Some context & thoughts on those uprating decisions:
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The 2026 minimum wage rates have been announced:
NLW: £12.21➡️£12.71. (+4.1%)
18-20-yo rate: £10➡️£10.85. (+8.5%)
16-17-yo rate: £7.55➡️£8.00. (+6%)
Some context & thoughts on those uprating decisions:
NLW: £12.21➡️£12.71. (+4.1%)
18-20-yo rate: £10➡️£10.85. (+8.5%)
16-17-yo rate: £7.55➡️£8.00. (+6%)
Some context & thoughts on those uprating decisions:
Good to see this story over the weekend that the Government is doubling down on 'naming and shaming' employers who have been found to underpay the minimum wage. Our past research has shown that reputational concerns can help convince employers to play by the rules. www.thesun.co.uk/money/374030...
Rogue bosses face tougher 'naming and shaming' over minimum wage breaches
ROGUE bosses are set for more regular “naming and shaming” to ensure they pay national minimum wage workers the full amount. Businesses breaking the rules will have no hiding place in a gover…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Good to see this story over the weekend that the Government is doubling down on 'naming and shaming' employers who have been found to underpay the minimum wage. Our past research has shown that reputational concerns can help convince employers to play by the rules. www.thesun.co.uk/money/374030...
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Today’s labour market statistics show that the labour market is weakening on multiple fronts, with unemployment reaching 5 per cent for the first time in almost a decade (pandemic period aside).
Here’s our @resolutionfoundation.org thread, from @nyecominetti.bsky.social and me.
Here’s our @resolutionfoundation.org thread, from @nyecominetti.bsky.social and me.
November 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Today’s labour market statistics show that the labour market is weakening on multiple fronts, with unemployment reaching 5 per cent for the first time in almost a decade (pandemic period aside).
Here’s our @resolutionfoundation.org thread, from @nyecominetti.bsky.social and me.
Here’s our @resolutionfoundation.org thread, from @nyecominetti.bsky.social and me.
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Rare opportunity. We are currently recruiting for a member of our senior leadership team to take forward our work on productivity and growth. Do get in touch if interested. www.resolutionfoundation.org/about-us/opp...
Research Director • Resolution Foundation
The Resolution Foundation is looking for an exceptional candidate to help lead our research team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Foundation’s senior leadership as we seek to turn around t...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Rare opportunity. We are currently recruiting for a member of our senior leadership team to take forward our work on productivity and growth. Do get in touch if interested. www.resolutionfoundation.org/about-us/opp...
Today the govt has named nearly 500 employers for underpaying the minimum wage. This an important tool for enforcing workers' rights - but needs to sit alongside proactive inspections and a well-resourced Fair Work Agency. Thread below... www.gov.uk/government/n...
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage
www.gov.uk
October 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today the govt has named nearly 500 employers for underpaying the minimum wage. This an important tool for enforcing workers' rights - but needs to sit alongside proactive inspections and a well-resourced Fair Work Agency. Thread below... www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Today’s data show that a weakening jobs market is feeding through into pay. Depressing stat of the day: real weekly wages have increased by just £1.50 since Sep 2024. Here is our thread (from me and @hannahslaughter.bsky.social).
October 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Today’s data show that a weakening jobs market is feeding through into pay. Depressing stat of the day: real weekly wages have increased by just £1.50 since Sep 2024. Here is our thread (from me and @hannahslaughter.bsky.social).
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September 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Today’s ONS data show a labour market continuing to cool, but there are signs of calming after a jobs crunch in the first part of 2025. Here is our thread (fom me and @charliemccurdy.bsky.social)
Standout stat if you can't make it to the end: real wages haven't grown since October
Standout stat if you can't make it to the end: real wages haven't grown since October
September 16, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Today’s ONS data show a labour market continuing to cool, but there are signs of calming after a jobs crunch in the first part of 2025. Here is our thread (fom me and @charliemccurdy.bsky.social)
Standout stat if you can't make it to the end: real wages haven't grown since October
Standout stat if you can't make it to the end: real wages haven't grown since October
We're hiring for *three* roles in the RF research team, at a range of levels from entry to experienced. Deadline for all three is 19th September. More details in the link below 👇
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August 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We're hiring for *three* roles in the RF research team, at a range of levels from entry to experienced. Deadline for all three is 19th September. More details in the link below 👇
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If you have strong quantitative research skills and a commitment to raising living standards in the UK, you might be the right fit for our team.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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📣 New research published today! 📣
Our analysis reveals that multiple indicators suggest greater slack in the labour market than pre-pandemic and last year.
Read in full here 👉 buff.ly/a9SnWhw
Our analysis reveals that multiple indicators suggest greater slack in the labour market than pre-pandemic and last year.
Read in full here 👉 buff.ly/a9SnWhw
August 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
📣 New research published today! 📣
Our analysis reveals that multiple indicators suggest greater slack in the labour market than pre-pandemic and last year.
Read in full here 👉 buff.ly/a9SnWhw
Our analysis reveals that multiple indicators suggest greater slack in the labour market than pre-pandemic and last year.
Read in full here 👉 buff.ly/a9SnWhw
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August 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Do you have an interest in the economic and social policy of the UK and an eye for detail?
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Find out more about joining our team as a Researcher ⤵️ buff.ly/EmREN1c
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Today’s labour market statistics show that the jobs market is continuing to loosen, with jobs, vacancies and pay growth all weakening.
Our @resfoundation.bsky.social take, from myself and @hannahslaughter.bsky.social, is below...
Our @resfoundation.bsky.social take, from myself and @hannahslaughter.bsky.social, is below...
August 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today’s labour market statistics show that the jobs market is continuing to loosen, with jobs, vacancies and pay growth all weakening.
Our @resfoundation.bsky.social take, from myself and @hannahslaughter.bsky.social, is below...
Our @resfoundation.bsky.social take, from myself and @hannahslaughter.bsky.social, is below...
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How can we support employers to hire and retain disabled staff?
@benbgeiger.bsky.social and I explore this question, and set out four concrete policy proposals, in a new @resfoundation.bsky.social report out today: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
@benbgeiger.bsky.social and I explore this question, and set out four concrete policy proposals, in a new @resfoundation.bsky.social report out today: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Opening doors • Resolution Foundation
Improving employment outcomes for disabled people is essential not just for raising living standards, but also for supporting economic growth. To increase the employment of disabled people, the report...
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July 24, 2025 at 7:48 AM
How can we support employers to hire and retain disabled staff?
@benbgeiger.bsky.social and I explore this question, and set out four concrete policy proposals, in a new @resfoundation.bsky.social report out today: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
@benbgeiger.bsky.social and I explore this question, and set out four concrete policy proposals, in a new @resfoundation.bsky.social report out today: www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
ICYMI - new report out yesterday by me and Imogen Stone on how disabilities and caring affect low-to-middle income families, drawing on quant analysis and focus groups with disabled people and carers. Thread on key findings below 🧵 www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Don't forget about us • Resolution Foundation
This briefing note combines quantitative data with insights from focus groups to explore how disabilities and caring responsibilities affect these families’ lives and living standards.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
ICYMI - new report out yesterday by me and Imogen Stone on how disabilities and caring affect low-to-middle income families, drawing on quant analysis and focus groups with disabled people and carers. Thread on key findings below 🧵 www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
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Don't miss our event tomorrow!
The rising prevalence of disability (and its implications for the benefits bill) has been under the spotlight.
But the impact on disabled people, and the family members who care for them, has been less discussed.
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The rising prevalence of disability (and its implications for the benefits bill) has been under the spotlight.
But the impact on disabled people, and the family members who care for them, has been less discussed.
Sign-up➡️ buff.ly/TUDwBnu
July 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Don't miss our event tomorrow!
The rising prevalence of disability (and its implications for the benefits bill) has been under the spotlight.
But the impact on disabled people, and the family members who care for them, has been less discussed.
Sign-up➡️ buff.ly/TUDwBnu
The rising prevalence of disability (and its implications for the benefits bill) has been under the spotlight.
But the impact on disabled people, and the family members who care for them, has been less discussed.
Sign-up➡️ buff.ly/TUDwBnu
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New report today asks: where next for the Govts. employment reforms? One of biggest elements of the bill is hours insecurity - something that could help millions of workers - but key details are missing.
Here are our thoughts and suggestions
www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Here are our thoughts and suggestions
www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Low Pay Britain 2025 • Resolution Foundation
This year’s Low Pay Britain report – the 15th in an annual series taking stock of low-paid work in the UK –takes on three important questions as the ERB heads towards becoming law. First, we look at t...
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July 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New report today asks: where next for the Govts. employment reforms? One of biggest elements of the bill is hours insecurity - something that could help millions of workers - but key details are missing.
Here are our thoughts and suggestions
www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Here are our thoughts and suggestions
www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...