Consumer insights tracker
Monthly Food Standards Agency tracking survey monitoring consumer behaviour and attitudes around food, providing regular insights into changing practices and perceptions.
Government research
Evaluations, survey work, qualitative studies and impact assessments commissioned by UK government departments — separated out from the news, and attributed to the agency that carried out the work.
By agency
Ipsos61Verian54IFF Research34NatCen31Frontier Economics24YouGov22Traverse16Shared Intelligence14Alma Economics14ICF13Ecorys12London Economics11RAND Europe10SQW8Behavioural Insights Team7Basis Social7Technopolis6Savanta6Hatch6BMG Research6Winning Moves5Thinks Insight5Pye Tait3Revealing Reality2Public First2Cordis Bright2Wavehill1OMB Research1DJS Research1Community Research1CFE Research1Belmana1
Young people and work: interim report
Independent review examines the rise in young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), setting out interim findings on causes, risk factors and potential policy responses to reverse the increase ahead of a final report.
Research: worker experiences
Survey of low-paid workers gathers detailed evidence on pay levels, living standards and working conditions to inform the Low Pay Commission’s understanding of the experiences of those earning at the bottom of the labour market.
Future of TV Distribution Stakeholder Forum - papers
Compiles the work, outputs and evidence produced by members of the Future of TV Distribution Stakeholder Forum, including papers and stakeholder submissions on TV distribution and spectrum policy.
Independent investigation of the NHS in England
Lord Darzi’s independent investigation assesses the state of the NHS in England, identifying system strengths and weaknesses and making recommendations intended to improve performance, capacity and patient outcomes across the service.
Cell-cultivated and precision-fermented products
Science advice note reviewing social and behavioural evidence on public attitudes to consuming cell‑cultivated and precision‑fermented products, identifying factors that shape acceptance, trust and communication strategies for policymakers and industry.
Final recommendations for the memorial to Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee sets out final recommendations for a permanent national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, intended to coincide with the centenary of her birth and establish a lasting commemorative site.
Young People and Work Report: Survey with Education Professionals
Online survey of education professionals gathering views to inform the Milburn Young People and Work report, collecting practitioner insights on young people’s employment prospects, skills needs and career support.
RPC opinion: fire and rehire protections options assessment
The Regulatory Policy Committee publishes its opinion on the government's options assessment underpinning a proposed Employment Rights Act 2025 measure to protect workers from 'fire and rehire', judging whether the consultation's evidence and analysis meet regulatory standards.
Opinion on the responsible sourcing of fur
Provides the Animal Welfare Committee’s view on welfare implications of farming and wild-capture for fur, assessing practices, welfare risks and considerations for responsible sourcing policies.
Low Pay Commission Report 2025
Presents the Low Pay Commission’s evidence and analysis that underpinned its recommendations for National Minimum and Living Wage rates from April 2026, including labour market and employer impact assessment.
Media Literacy Parents' study
Research into how parents can discuss online content with their children, aiming to inform policy and guidance on media literacy and family communication about digital media.
Value of BBC News
IPSOS UK study into public use of and attitudes towards BBC News, presenting evidence on how audiences engage with BBC journalism and their perceptions of its value.
Systems-wide evaluation of homelessness and rough sleeping
A systems-wide evaluation investigates cross-sector drivers of homelessness and rough sleeping to identify where interventions can have greatest impact and improve strategic alignment across health, housing, justice and social services.
OPSS product safety and consumers: Wave 9 – harms and detriment
An independent research report (Wave 9) examines product safety harms and consumer detriment, analysing the nature and scale of risks to consumers to inform enforcement and policy responses.
OPSS research into consumer behaviour on online marketplaces
An independent OPSS study investigates consumer behaviour on online marketplaces, examining how shoppers find, evaluate and purchase products online to inform product safety, enforcement and marketplace regulation.
Self Assessment campaign tracking research 2023 to 2024
Quantitative research with unrepresented Self Assessment customers assesses how effective HMRC’s 2023–24 advertising campaign was at reaching and influencing behaviour among taxpayers who do not use agents.
Digital Channel Shift Campaign Evaluation 2024 to 2025
Evaluation of the 2024–25 Digital Channel Shift advertising campaign assesses whether the campaign drove taxpayers towards HMRC’s digital services, measuring campaign effectiveness, behaviour change and uptake of digital channels.
Self Assessment Campaign Tracking 2024 to 2025 report
Quantitative tracking of Self Assessment customers across 2024–25 measures taxpayer awareness, compliance intentions and responses to HMRC communications, using structured data collection from Self Assessment filers to assess campaign reach and effects.
Evaluation of the UK Youth Parliament
Independent evaluation assesses the UK Youth Parliament programme over 2023–25, examining its delivery, reach, participant experiences and outcomes to judge effectiveness and inform future programme decisions.
A rapid evidence review of skins gambling
Rapid evidence review compiles existing research on skins gambling, mapping harms, prevalence and policy-relevant evidence about the emerging online practice of betting using in-game virtual items.
Improving the way Ofsted inspects education: methods statement
Sets out the evidence and analytic approaches Ofsted used to inform its consultation response on proposed changes to education inspection methods, describing sources, analytic tools and how evidence supported recommendations for inspection improvement.