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.
Government survey mapping the UK artificial intelligence sector, collecting data on company size, activity, growth, capabilities and barriers to inform industrial strategy and support for AI development across the economy.
Findings from wave 4 of the Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders survey, reporting on teachers’ and school leaders’ workloads, pay, retention intentions and wellbeing to inform education workforce policy.
Interim evaluation findings of the Warm Home Discount scheme covering 2022–24, assessing scheme delivery, eligibility targeting, impacts on household energy affordability and implications for future scheme design.
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.
Report on the development of the UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), describing methodology, stakeholder engagement, pilot testing and proposals for governance and maintenance of a national skills taxonomy.
Survey of maritime passengers, including people with reduced mobility, gathering experiences of using ferries and cruise ships to identify accessibility barriers, journey stages affected and user needs to inform maritime accessibility policy and practice.
Frontier Economics' independent evaluation assesses the Create Growth Programme (2022–24), which offers tailored finance, business support and investor capacity building aimed at scaling creative businesses across England.
Quantitative research asking customers about the current tax adviser authorisation process and reactions to possible changes, aiming to understand client perspectives on authorisation, confidence and potential barriers.
The Animal Welfare Committee sets out its opinion on welfare implications of breeding and breeding technologies in commercial livestock agriculture, highlighting ethical and welfare considerations for industry practice and regulation.
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.
Findings from impact and process evaluations of the PIP Digital Self‑Serve application route, examining how the digital option performs for claimants and the assessment process compared with existing routes.
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.
Qualitative research explores public understanding and feelings about government data sharing and tests initial reactions to an early-stage National Data Library concept to improve access to public sector data.
Evaluation of the Creative Fenland programme, which ran short ‘art for wellbeing’ courses aimed at people experiencing health-related barriers to social inclusion, assessing delivery, participant wellbeing outcomes and community engagement.
Overarching evaluation by Fortia Insight and NatCen assessing process, impact and value for money of the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, synthesising findings across funded projects to judge delivery effectiveness and VfM.
Quasi‑experimental evaluation of Emmaus North East’s Community Activator project, which offered volunteering opportunities plus wrap‑around support, measuring impacts on participants compared with a non‑participant comparison group.
RAIB safety digest into the derailment at Hopetown Junction, Darlington on 31 January 2026 summarises findings, safety factors and recommendations aimed at reducing similar rail incidents.
RAIB safety digest covering an overspeed incident at Cambridge Junction, Hertfordshire on 11 December 2025, outlining causal factors and safety recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Market Value Survey 2024 links house values to dwelling and household characteristics, providing updated estimates of how factors such as property attributes and household makeup affect market value.
Early‑stage evaluation of the Medicines and Diagnostics Manufacturing Transformation Fund and its successor, the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund, examining initial delivery, outputs and early indicators of impact for UK life‑sciences manufacturing.
Independent evaluation of the Serious Violence Reduction Orders pilot across four police forces reviews SVRO design, delivery and early outcomes to assess effectiveness in reducing serious violence and implementation challenges.
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.
Survey analysis of customer experiences as Department for Work and Pensions services are modernised, tracking how perceptions and interactions change and identifying user-reported barriers and benefits from digital and service redesign.
Alma Economics assesses how local news provision supports local government performance, examining the role of local journalism in accountability, information flows and public engagement with local public services and decision-making.
Sixth-year Home Office evaluation of Violence Reduction Units presents findings on VRU activities, funding outcomes and effectiveness in violence prevention, highlighting impacts, challenges and lessons from nationwide VRU delivery to March 2025.
An evaluation of Great Britain's smart meter roll-out assesses deployment progress, consumer experiences, installation challenges and the programme's effectiveness in delivering anticipated benefits for households and energy systems.
Study examines public understanding of terms used to describe vehicle automation and driver-assistance features, identifying which phrases confuse consumers and how terminology affects perceptions of capability and safety.
The Chief Medical Officer reviews health among people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England, noting good practice, risks and recommending actions to improve health outcomes for these populations.
Evaluation of the National Digital Support Service explores how the NDSS worked for users receiving support and for delivery partners, assessing accessibility, service delivery, outcomes and areas for improvement in digital assistance.
Identifies pay comparators for prison service roles and presents pay comparisons between those roles and external benchmarks to inform the Prison Service Pay Review Body’s recommendations on pay relativities and recruitment/retention pressures.