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.
Ofcom has supplied a public interest report to the Secretary of State assessing the previously anticipated January 2024 acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by RB Investco Limited, focusing on media plurality and related public interest issues.
Ofcom’s November 2023 public interest report to the Secretary of State examined the anticipated acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group by RedBird IMI, considering media plurality and other public interest implications.
Ofcom provided a public interest test to the Secretary of State on the previously anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by Daily Mail and General Trust plc, analysing implications for plurality and public interest safeguards.
A Best Value inspection of Bedford Borough Council assesses its governance and service delivery against statutory best‑value duties and sets out findings and recommendations for improvement to the Secretary of State and the council.
An external review led by Dame Mary Ney, supported by Will Godfrey, examines the intervention at Slough Borough Council, assessing the causes of failure, the effectiveness of oversight and recommending steps for restoring proper governance.
The commissioners’ eighth report to the Secretary of State details the improvement trajectory of the intervention at Slough Borough Council, tracking progress against milestones and identifying remaining risks and required actions.
An independent SEND commissioner’s report on Slough Borough Council reviews special educational needs and disabilities services and provides recommendations to improve assessment, provision and compliance with statutory duties for children with SEND.
Management information on Carer’s Allowance cases reassessed from 13 April to 13 September 2026 following the Sayce review into earnings-related overpayments, covering volumes and findings from the reassessment exercise.
An independent evaluation reviews Phase 1 (2022–2025) of the DCMS R&D Science & Analysis Programme, assessing delivery, outputs and early impacts of the department’s research investment over the first three years.
Interim findings from an independent evaluation summarise early evidence on how Ofsted’s renewed education and initial teacher education inspection frameworks are being implemented and experienced by providers.
Audit reports from the National Chlamydia Screening Programme set out findings from quality assurance audits of local NCSP delivery, highlighting compliance, service quality issues and recommendations to improve screening and management.
Evaluation of BDUK's Hub intervention examines its effectiveness in connecting schools to gigabit broadband, assessing connectivity outcomes and the programme's impact on school internet infrastructure.
A comprehensive evaluation report examines how the Trade Remedies Authority conducts investigations and engages participants, presenting findings on process effectiveness, stakeholder experience and potential reforms to improve transparency and accessibility.
Final evaluation presents findings from the last phase of the Building Digital UK legacy voucher schemes, assessing outcomes and impacts of the voucher programme for broadband rollout.
Results from a pilot programme assess digital inclusion for disabled adults, reporting impacts on confidence, digital skills and social connection and informing future inclusive support approaches.
An evaluation tests an emerging method for detecting microbial DNA markers in archived bathing‑water samples to assess its suitability for monitoring water quality and informing bathing‑water management.
A monitoring and evaluation framework sets out public health analysis to track progress against England’s HIV Action Plan aims, providing metrics and processes to evaluate prevention, testing, treatment and care outcomes.
Process evaluation of the 30‑hour funded childcare entitlement expansion, reporting on implementation processes, provider and parent experiences, and practical barriers encountered during rollout.
Findings from phases 1 and 2 of an EdTech Evidence Board pilot report on a tested approach to independent evaluation of educational technology effectiveness, assessing processes and early evidence quality.
Evaluations of three pilots run April 2024–March 2025 examine measures designed to reduce unnecessary family court delays, reporting on pilot delivery, impacts on case timeliness and lessons for broader adoption.
Interim and year‑three evaluation reports assess the Foster with North East Pathfinder Hub, presenting findings on the hub’s implementation and early outcomes across years 1–3 to inform foster care practice and future roll‑out decisions.
Presents the final evaluation findings and survey data tables for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, assessing the scheme’s impacts on uptake, delivery and outcomes for low‑carbon heating adoption up to 2026.
An independent senior lawyer reviewed delays in resolving Horizon shortfall claims, and assessed communication by the Post Office and Department for Business and Trade with claimants about those delays.
An independent process and impact evaluation covers the Uniformed Youth Fund 2022–25 and a process evaluation of its 2025–26 extension, assessing how the fund operated and what effects it had on beneficiaries and delivery.
Evaluation reports of two DCMS-funded pilots—Offload and Movember Ahead of the Game—assessing impacts on social connections, wellbeing and aspirations among boys and young men experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Interim findings from Ecorys’ evaluation of the Young Futures Hubs Early Adopters pilot for DCMS set out early implementation lessons, participant reach and initial outcomes from the hubs supporting young people into education, training and work.
Inspects the Home Office’s Future Border and Immigration System (FBIS) programme to assess whether eight specified benefits have been delivered or are being delivered with demonstrable efficiency and effectiveness improvements to border and immigration operations.
Presents a completion report on an administrative exercise reviewing PIP claims where some claimants were given incorrect advice by DWP, detailing scope and outcomes up to 30 October 2025.
Evaluation of the Help to Buy scheme examines its effects on home ownership, housing supply and house prices, and assesses value for money and customer experience across participants and the wider housing market.
Post‑implementation review evaluates the Pubs Code since its 2016 introduction, assessing whether it has met objectives and whether continuing statutory regulation via the Pubs Code Adjudicator remains appropriate.