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.
Reports qualitative interviews with cryptoasset investors and industry participants to understand investor behaviour, market engagement, drivers of adoption and industry perspectives relevant to regulatory and tax policy design.
Evaluates Cultural Tax Reliefs—including Theatre, Orchestra and Museums and Galleries Exhibition Relief—examining their design, uptake, fiscal costs and effects on cultural organisations' income and activity to assess policy effectiveness.
Process evaluation of Combating Drugs Partnerships examines local delivery of the national drugs strategy, detailing how whole-system approaches were implemented, partnership working, barriers and facilitators to local delivery, and operational lessons.
Independent evaluation and case studies of Round 3 of the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund examines how regulator-led innovations were supported, lessons learned for scaling pilots, and the fund’s delivery and outcomes across participating regulatory bodies.
The Regulatory Policy Committee provides its opinion on the impact assessment for the Single Patient Record and information sharing policy, appraising the assessment’s quality, estimates of costs and benefits, and regulatory rationale.
New longitudinal analysis links life-course patterns—such as employment, family and care trajectories—to pension saving behaviours and retirement outcomes, aiming to show how different life histories affect pension accumulation and adequacy.
Phase 1 of the Southport Inquiry reports on the circumstances of the 29 July 2024 Southport attack, setting out factual findings about planning, operational response and immediate contextual factors ahead of later phases.
Lord Darzi’s independent investigation assesses the state of the NHS in England, identifying system strengths and weaknesses and making recommendations intended to improve performance, capacity and patient outcomes across the service.
The ESPAUR 2024–25 report presents national data on antimicrobial prescribing and resistance, plus coverage of stewardship implementation and awareness activities to monitor trends and inform policy on antimicrobial use and resistance.
A sectoral analysis of the UK cyber security industry provides figures on industry size, employment and revenue, mapping market structure and trends to inform policy on sector growth and skills needs.
Technical testing and medical assessments of the new Taser 10 conducted to evaluate its electrical performance, physiological effects and potential medical risks to users and people subjected to the device; includes technical data and clinical findings to inform Home Office policy and guidance.
A consolidated overview of research activity carried out by HM Courts & Tribunals Service, summarising projects, themes, methods and dissemination to support policy, operational improvement and user experience within courts and tribunals.
Safety digest summarising RAIB findings on the Grantham South Junction overspeeding incident of 26 September 2025, identifying causal factors and highlighting safety recommendations and operational lessons for network operators and regulators.
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.