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.
User research to support development of Energy Performance of Buildings Certificates statistics, gathering perspectives from certificate users to improve data collection, presentation and usability for EPC statistics in England and Wales.
Invitation to tender for research to inform the Low Pay Commission’s 2027 report and beyond, seeking studies on low-paid work, wage-setting, and policy impacts to support future Commission recommendations.
External assurance review of Worthing Borough Council, led by CIPFA in May 2026, assessing governance, financial management and improvement actions and providing recommendations for the 2026–27 period.
An external assurance review of Worcestershire County Council was carried out in May 2026 by CIPFA on behalf of MHCLG, assessing the council’s financial governance and risk arrangements (external assurance review, 2026–27 cycle).
CIPFA conducted an external assurance review of Shropshire Council in May 2026 for MHCLG, examining the authority’s financial governance, controls and risk management as part of the 2026–27 external assurance review programme.
A May 2026 external assurance review of Peterborough City Council was led by CIPFA for MHCLG, evaluating the council’s financial governance, control environment and risk arrangements under the 2026–27 assurance programme.
Medway Council underwent an external assurance review in May 2026, led by CIPFA for MHCLG, to assess the council’s financial management, governance and risk controls as part of the 2026–27 review cycle.
An external assurance review of Halton Borough Council was completed in May 2026 by CIPFA for MHCLG, assessing the council’s financial governance, internal controls and risk management within the 2026–27 review programme.
CIPFA led an external assurance review of Gloucester City Council in May 2026 for MHCLG, reviewing the authority’s financial governance, control frameworks and risk arrangements as part of the 2026–27 external assurance programme.
The London Borough of Enfield was subject to an external assurance review in May 2026, led by CIPFA for MHCLG, examining the borough’s financial governance, controls and risk management under the 2026–27 assurance reviews.
An external assurance review of East Sussex County Council was undertaken in May 2026 by CIPFA for MHCLG, assessing the council’s financial governance, internal controls and risk arrangements in the 2026–27 review cycle.
An external assurance review of Cumberland Council was carried out by CIPFA in May 2026, assessing the council’s governance, financial management and service delivery arrangements (report published by MHCLG for the 2026–27 cycle).
CIPFA led an external assurance review of Cheshire East Council in May 2026, examining the council’s governance, financial controls and service resilience as part of MHCLG’s 2026–27 oversight programme.
An external assurance review of Wirral Council, conducted by CIPFA in May 2026, evaluates the council’s governance, financial management and operational arrangements under MHCLG’s 2026–27 review programme.
CIPFA conducted an external assurance review of the London Borough of Barnet in April 2026, assessing the borough’s governance, financial controls and service delivery as part of MHCLG’s 2026–27 assurance work.
Provides an up-to-date assessment of New Covent Garden Market’s role and economic and social impact, covering its operations, employment, supply-chain links and local/regional benefits to inform stakeholders and planning decisions for the market’s future.
Presents preliminary and updated outbreak assessments of avian influenza across Europe, Russia and the UK, summarising incident reports, geographic spread and risks to poultry, wild birds and public health for surveillance and control planning.
Analyses UK road fuel prices in August 2026, assessing how the Middle East conflict affected retail pump prices, wholesale spreads and industry margins to understand market impacts and price transmission to consumers.
Summary of general population polling (July–August) on attitudes toward efforts to tackle rising numbers of young people not in education, employment or training, reporting public perceptions of policies addressing NEETs.
A regular national public‑health bulletin compiling surveillance updates, outbreak reports and thematic public‑health intelligence across England and the UK to inform practitioners and policymakers on current infectious and environmental health risks.
Notification of a proposed release of a precision‑bred rapeseed plant in England (reference PBR/26/008), providing details of the organism and the planned release for regulatory and stakeholder scrutiny.
Notification of a proposed release of a precision‑bred rapeseed plant in England (reference PBR/26/009), setting out the release details for regulatory oversight and public record.
A high-level assessment identifying current and emerging risks facing the charity sector to help trustees take proportionate, context-specific steps to prepare and manage organisational threats in 2026.
A regularly updated list of confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) cases in wild birds across Great Britain, detailing species, locations and dates of detection for surveillance and response purposes.
A schedule of forthcoming Department for Work and Pensions management information and ad hoc analytical releases, outlining planned publication topics and timings for internal performance and policy monitoring.
Monthly Food Standards Agency tracking survey monitoring consumer behaviour and attitudes around food, providing regular insights into changing practices and perceptions.
Research examining how characteristics of lowland agricultural peat affect water quality and peat hydrology, assessing which peat properties influence water tables and approaches to effective water table restoration.
Assessment of the Ministry of Justice options appraisal for weddings law reform in England and Wales, evaluating the quality of evidence and analysis underpinning proposed policy options.
Regulatory Policy Committee assessment of the evidence and analysis underpinning the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Trade’s options assessments on reforms to zero‑hours and similar contracts.
Regulatory Policy Committee appraisal of the Home Office impact assessment for the National Security (State Threats) Bill, judging the adequacy and robustness of evidence, assumptions and analysis used.