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.
Professor Dave O’Brien’s DCMS Skills and Diverse Workforce Fellowship presents findings on how knowledge and research are used in creative industries policy, offering recommendations to improve evidence use in skills and workforce policy-making.
An independent review using a survey of education professionals examining the rise in young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), exploring causes and implications for policy and practice.
Survey of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) conducted as part of an independent review into the increase in NEET prevalence among young people.
Survey of healthcare professionals capturing their views on rising numbers of young people not in education, employment or training, their health needs and the adequacy of healthcare support for this group.
Monthly Food Standards Agency tracking survey monitoring consumer behaviour and attitudes around food, providing regular insights into changing practices and perceptions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.