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.
Ofcom has supplied a public interest report to the Secretary of State assessing the previously anticipated January 2024 acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by RB Investco Limited, focusing on media plurality and related public interest issues.
Ofcom’s November 2023 public interest report to the Secretary of State examined the anticipated acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group by RedBird IMI, considering media plurality and other public interest implications.
Ofcom provided a public interest test to the Secretary of State on the previously anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by Daily Mail and General Trust plc, analysing implications for plurality and public interest safeguards.
The Competition and Markets Authority submitted a November 2023 report to the Secretary of State on jurisdiction and competition tests for the previously anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group by RedBird IMI, assessing competition and public interest matters.
Equality impact assessments published for the Crime and Policing Act 2026 set out how the Act’s provisions affect people with protected characteristics, identifying potential negative impacts and mitigation measures across relevant clauses and enforcement powers.
A major study with young people aged 14–17 presents evidence to inform government plans on extending the franchise to 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds, covering attitudes, understanding of voting and potential barriers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.