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.
Summarises seasonal activity of Group A streptococcal infections in England for 2025–26, tracking incidence patterns and outbreak signals to inform public health surveillance and response during the season.
Provides surveillance statistics on gastrointestinal pathogens and outbreaks in England, reporting infection counts, trends and outbreak summaries to support public‑health monitoring and control measures.
Laboratory‑confirmed cases and notification counts for rubella in England, providing surveillance data on reported infections and notifications to public health authorities.
Counts of laboratory‑confirmed pertussis cases reported to England’s enhanced pertussis surveillance programme in 2026, presenting surveillance data on whooping cough incidence.
Laboratory-confirmed cases and notification counts of mumps in England, providing surveillance data on incidence and trends to support public-health monitoring and response planning.
Describes the quality assurance and methodological approaches behind the government’s trade and investment factsheets, explaining data sources, definitions, limitations and how statistics are produced and validated for those publications.
Research examining disabled people’s rail use and experiences across Great Britain, identifying barriers, accessibility issues and opportunities to improve rail accessibility and inform policy and operator interventions.
Scoping study examines potential methodologies for monetising the value of social cohesion, mapping approaches and evidence gaps to inform how culture and heritage capital might be valued for policy appraisal.
Reports recorded animal use in quality‑control tests for batch release of immunological veterinary medicinal products via the UK from 2013 to 2024, documenting trends and volumes to inform regulatory and replacement strategy discussions.
A government‑commissioned report models UK steel demand to 2050 to inform the UK steel strategy, providing long‑run demand forecasts intended to guide industrial policy, investment and decarbonisation planning for the sector.
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.
Research quantifies the financial and time costs businesses incur to comply with regulations enforced by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, aiming to measure compliance burdens on firms.
Provides preliminary outbreak assessments of Newcastle disease in Europe, summarising recent detections and early epidemiological observations to inform surveillance and response efforts across affected countries.
Final research reports published under the UK Offshore Energy Strategic Environmental Assessment programme, presenting findings from commissioned projects to inform environmental impacts and planning for offshore energy development around the UK.
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.
UKHSA produced a rapid evidence review on long-term health impacts from industrial PFAS exposure, summarising current studies on adverse outcomes associated with ‘forever chemicals’ and identifying potential public health implications.
A central hub listing the Department for Education’s current research priorities, ongoing studies and datasets available for download, covering topics the department is investigating and resources researchers can access to inform policy and analysis.
Provides a high‑level compilation of key agricultural statistics on the current UK farming industry, presenting data intended to inform understanding of sector size, production and trends for policymakers and stakeholders.
Makes available previous editions of the farming evidence pack, offering historical agricultural statistics for comparison and analysis of long‑run trends in the UK farming industry.
Publishes surveillance data on antimicrobial resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium from specimens collected at sexual health clinics across England, updating findings relevant to treatment and public‑health responses.
Dataset of ambient (background) gamma radiation dose rates across the UK, collected from fixed and mobile monitors and published to provide measured background gamma dose rates by location.
A review synthesises social science research on public perceptions and social acceptance of carbon capture and storage, summarising concerns, drivers of support or opposition, and evidence on how communication, trust and local impacts shape acceptability.
Study estimates the full economic cost of providing undergraduate higher education and other qualifications in England, analysing teaching, overheads and qualification delivery to inform funding and policy decisions on undergraduate provision costs.
A Government Office for Science advice note assesses climate model projections of El Niño impacts on the UK for 2026–27, outlining likely effects on temperature, precipitation and associated risks to infrastructure and health.
Guidance for local government summarising evidence on effective employer-support interventions to increase recruitment of disabled people and those with health conditions, highlighting practical approaches and lessons for local delivery.
Fifth wave of a large-scale UK consumer survey tracking purchase of counterfeit goods among adults (18+), measuring prevalence, purchase channels and consumer attitudes toward counterfeit products.
Independent research and practical guidance sets out horizon-scanning approaches, tools and techniques to help organisations embed forward-looking analysis into strategic planning and decision-making processes across policy and public service contexts.
High‑level scoping assessment identifying pollutant monitoring requirements linked to net zero technologies, surveying monitoring capabilities and gaps relevant to deployment and environmental compliance.
Annual summary of the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides’ work, outlining advisory activity, risk assessments, scientific deliberations and recommendations on pesticide regulation and safety over the reporting year.
Quarterly roundup of UK food and feed law covering legislative and scientific/regulatory developments from March to June 2026, listing statutory changes, policy instruments and related regulatory issues affecting food and feed safety and standards.