Economist @ resolution foundation covering jobs, demographic change and regional inequalities.https://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3mtvi2ebh4k2zToday the Government's public consultation on its plan to end exploitative zero-hours contracts draws to a close. I've taken a look at 3 decisions they need to make, that, if they get right, could improve the lives of millions of workers. 👇 resolutionfoundation.substack.com/p/zero-to-hero https://resolutionfoundation.substack.com/p/zero-to-hero25 Aug 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvi2ebh4k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3mnwscp7oq227New birth registration stats show that being childless at 30 is increasingly becoming the norm. Importantly, it’s too soon to know whether the recent fall in births will result in permanently fewer children or whether young people today will have (more) children later in life.10 Jun 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwscp7oq227https://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3m6mali3cfc2kNew net migration figures show that international net-migration falls to 204k (like 2000s average). Partly reflects ONS revisions to how they calculate the figure. This is a big difference compared to the latest ONS projections, which don't forecast impact of policy or use the latest data.27 Nov 2025 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6mali3cfc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3m35dqeafyc2pToday’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).14 Oct 2025 08:46 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m35dqeafyc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3lv6vf5x2tc2mNew ONS population data covering England and Wales up to the middle of 2024. Killer chart from @georginasturge.bsky.social shows population growth has been going gangbusters in recent years, growing at a higher rate than any period since the World Wars. More below👇30 Jul 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv6vf5x2tc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3lun2u6fzek2wNew ONS estimates of families and household types for 2024 today (caveat: it's based on LFS that despite improvements remains a bit shakey). Some interesting takeaways below... https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/families/bulletins/familiesandhouseholds/202423 Jul 2025 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lun2u6fzek2whttps://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3lu5htj6y2c2hToday’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)17 Jul 2025 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu5htj6y2c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3lt2vk7izdc2sNew 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 https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications/low-pay-britain-2025/03 Jul 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt2vk7izdc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/charliemccurdy.bsky.social/post/3lpqvmqshgk2yMigration has grown substantially in recent years – but today’s data shows net migration fell sharply in 2024. Here’s a quick fact-based thread on what’s happening. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/internationalmigration/bulletins/longterminternationalmigrationprovisional/yearendingdecember202422 May 2025 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:atmk7bucb4wf3eb7tsr3ulpx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqvmqshgk2y