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.
Survey of low-paid workers gathers detailed evidence on pay levels, living standards and working conditions to inform the Low Pay Commission’s understanding of the experiences of those earning at the bottom of the labour market.
A rapid literature review synthesises evidence on the effectiveness of three DCMS priority interventions aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing related inequalities.
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.
Explores barriers vulnerable owner-occupiers face when installing home decarbonisation measures, using qualitative interviews to detail practical, financial and awareness challenges and suggest ways to improve accessibility and uptake.
A qualitative literature review collates evidence on public perceptions and attitudes towards disabled people in the UK, summarising stigma, stereotypes, and social barriers reported in existing qualitative studies and public opinion research.
A qualitative literature review synthesises evidence on disabled people’s lived experiences of housing in the UK, covering accessibility, suitability, and everyday barriers in housing stock and services as reported across existing studies and qualitative research.
A rapid evidence review examines how changes in family income affect child outcomes, synthesising research on school readiness, health and later economic results to estimate links between income and children's wellbeing.
Evaluation assesses the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund within the 2023 VCSE Cost of Living Programme, reviewing how community groups used funding, who benefitted and how effectively the fund addressed local cost‑of‑living pressures.