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.
A research report investigates private rented sector tenants’ experiences in England, examining issues such as housing conditions, landlord interactions, affordability and tenancy stability to inform policy on the private rental market.
The second national survey of local planning authorities assesses planning capacity and capability across England, collecting data from authorities to inform MHCLG policy on resourcing, skills and organisational readiness.
The English Private Landlord Survey segments landlords by business model, analysing practices, portfolio composition and objectives to distinguish how different landlord types operate within the private rented sector.
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.
Three process evaluation reports examine delivery of the Multiply adult numeracy programme in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, exploring how local delivery models operated and any barriers or enablers to reaching eligible learners in each nation.
Impact assessments accompanying the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025 set out the expected effects of the government’s proposed measures introduced to the Commons on 30 January 2025, assessing costs, benefits and implementation implications.
A final evaluation summarises how the operating model managed a £474 million loan book distributed to 120 sport and culture organisations during the COVID-19 crisis, assessing governance, delivery effectiveness and lessons for future emergency finance schemes.
Research examines the support available to victims of road traffic collisions in England and Wales, mapping services, gaps and the experiences of those affected to inform improvements in victim care and compensation pathways.
Process evaluation reports assess how the Safer Roads Fund was delivered, examining project selection, programme management and early implementation outcomes to identify strengths and weaknesses in scheme rollout.
Omnibus survey results for 2024–25 capture the views of school and college teachers and leaders, reporting on workload, priorities, challenges and views on policy and practice across the education workforce.
Regular omnibus survey findings report views from parents and carers of primary and secondary pupils, secondary pupils themselves, and 16–18 learners for 2024–25, covering experiences, attitudes and priorities in education and school life.
Analysis of British Social Attitudes data from 2021 and 2023 sets out public views on housing, covering priorities, perceptions of housing availability and responsibility, and shifts in opinion between the two survey waves.
BSL Advisory Board finds deaf and deafblind British Sign Language users excluded from UK health and social care and sets 12 priorities for change to improve access, communication, workforce training, service pathways and deaf-led accountability.
Government research will map the UK market for AI and software cyber-security services, identifying providers, service types and market structure to inform policy and procurement decisions on securing AI systems and software.
An external study profiles the UK managed service provider market in 2025, setting out market size and the range of services offered to help shape procurement and sector policy for outsourced IT and managed security.
A series of reports estimate the costs and economic impact of cyber attacks on the UK, detailing financial losses and wider economic effects to inform national cyber resilience and risk‑management policy.
Ofsted has commissioned independent multi‑stage research to evaluate its renewed approach to education inspection, with terms of reference setting out objectives, stages and evidence to assess inspection effectiveness and impacts on schools.
A representative survey of UK businesses with employees captures experiences of fraud, corruption, money laundering and sanctions breaches to measure prevalence, business impacts and inform economic crime policy and enforcement priorities.
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.
Qualitative interviews examine suspected tax-evasion behaviours in small businesses, exploring how and why proprietors might under-report income, mischaracterise expenses or use non-compliant practices, and the contextual factors that influence those decisions.
Qualitative research explores the motivations, business models, income streams and support needs of social media content creators to inform policy on taxation, regulation and creative sector support.
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.
Compilation of the evidence base supporting Natural England’s strategy gathers ecological, social and economic research that underpins strategic priorities and interventions for England’s landscapes and biodiversity.
Analysis of AI upskilling needs across ten growth sectors identifies barriers and opportunities for employers and training providers, and introduces practical tools to support workforce reskilling and deployment of AI capabilities.
Independent research surveying small businesses explores their attitudes towards product safety, including awareness of regulations, perceived burdens, and compliance behaviours affecting obligations under product safety regimes.
Lord Anderson sets out lessons for the Prevent programme following the murders of Sir David Amess and the Southport attack, offering analysis and recommendations intended to strengthen counter-extremism practice and processes.
Study of rail ticket types and journey purposes in England examines which ticket products passengers use for different trip purposes, indicating how fare choices align with commuting, leisure and business travel patterns.
Analysis sets out approaches for measuring changes in loneliness over time, aiming to improve how interventions are evaluated by identifying suitable metrics and monitoring methods for longitudinal assessment of loneliness outcomes.
Final evaluation of DWP’s Peer Mentoring test for people with substance dependency, reporting on outcomes from the intervention and its effectiveness in supporting employment and recovery pathways.