RPC opinion: reforming weddings law in England and Wales
Assessment of the Ministry of Justice options appraisal for weddings law reform in England and Wales, evaluating the quality of evidence and analysis underpinning proposed policy options.
Government research
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.
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UK journalist safety research 2026
Alma Economics assesses the prevalence, nature and impact of safety concerns affecting journalists, analysing threats to journalists’ physical and digital safety and implications for press freedom and support needs.
Evaluation of the Electoral Integrity Programme: EU voting and candidacy rights report
Findings from the evaluation of the European Union voting and candidacy rights policy (part of the Electoral Integrity Programme) set out how EU voting and candidacy arrangements were implemented and their impacts.
Research into public trust in charities and research with charity trustees 2026
Annual research tracking public trust in charities and gathering charity trustees’ views on their role and on regulation, combining public-facing trust measures with trustee perspectives to inform the Charity Commission.
Final recommendations for the memorial to Queen Elizabeth
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.
The role of local media in communities affected by the summer riots
Behavioural Insights Team analysed over 30,000 news articles published in July–August 2024 to examine how local media covered and influenced communities affected by the summer riots, identifying patterns in reporting and community impact across publications.
Value of BBC News
IPSOS UK study into public use of and attitudes towards BBC News, presenting evidence on how audiences engage with BBC journalism and their perceptions of its value.
Evaluation of the UK Youth Parliament
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.