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 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.
Presents findings from a survey of four disadvantaged groups on Universal Credit—care-experienced people, ex‑offenders, people experiencing homelessness and those with substance dependency—detailing barriers they face when accessing the labour market.
Quantifies the economic and social returns to the UK from public research and development spending, assessing benefits generated by public R&D investment for growth and societal outcomes.
Examines how youth workers collaborate with professionals across sectors, detailing practical multi‑agency working arrangements and how these partnerships support young people in different settings.
Reports results from a 2024 survey of businesses capturing firms’ perceptions of the extent and impact of regulation in the UK, including views on regulatory burden and enforcement.
Presents findings on how children, learners, parents, carers and staff can input into Ofsted education inspections, based on research by the Behavioural Insights Team into stakeholder engagement methods.
Fifth report from an 18‑month offensive weapons homicide review pilot (ending 30 September 2024), focusing on the Brent case to identify lessons for preventing fatal offences involving offensive weapons.
Final report presents findings from the review of the presumption of parental involvement in family proceedings, setting out evidence, conclusions and recommendations to inform policy and practice on how and when courts should assume parental involvement.
Study identifies and measures local drivers of creative industries’ growth across the UK, analysing factors that support creative clusters and offering evidence on place-based conditions which boost creative sector expansion.
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.
Research examines motivations and barriers for early-career students with relevant qualifications to enter electricity network roles, exploring factors that influence career choices among 'network relevant students'.