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From data to decisions: understanding the evidence behind the two-child limit

  • 7 April 2026

Eve Little explores how data and research have informed understanding of child poverty and contributed to recent policy change, including the removal of the two-child limit.

Do couples match on beliefs? Evidence from gender role attitudes in the UK

  • 2 April 2026

Marco Francesconi, Cheti Nicoletti and Khushboo Surana discuss how gender role attitudes influence partner choice and household dynamics, exploring how shared beliefs shape the organisation and decision-making within households.

Food banks do more than issue food parcels

  • 31 March 2026

Researchers from the University of Bradford explore the relationship between food bank access and better mental health, highlighting the implications of their work for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Reducing low literacy in the UK: what learners’ personal and socioeconomic factors tell us

  • 24 March 2026

Katherine Collier discusses how the Millennium Cohort Study is helping her explore the relationship between personal, social and economic factors and literacy in UK primary school pupils.

Rethinking data collection: what researching with neurodivergent workers taught us about accessibility, empathy and rigour

  • 17 March 2026

Raysa Rocha examines the experiences of neurodivergent workers in the UK during the data collection process, highlighting the importance of designing inclusive research from the outset—both for the interviewee and for the researcher.

Invisible infrastructure, visible impact

  • 10 March 2026

Olajuwon Yakub discusses how behind-the-scenes engineering at the UK Data Service ensures access to reliable, high-quality data for researchers driving real-world impact.

Closing the gap between research and real‑world politics

  • 5 March 2026

Councillor Adam Davis, in his reflection on our Perspectives on Engagement and Impact event, discusses why sessions like these are vital for connecting local decision-makers with researchers.

Perspectives on “Perspectives on Engagement and Impact”

  • 26 February 2026

The UK Data Service reflects on the success of their recent event Perspectives on Engagement and Impact, highlighting the diverse insights and experiences shared by attendees and stakeholders throughout the day. 

Join us at the Resolve Poverty Conference 2026

  • 19 February 2026

Tom Pottrill, Policy Officer at Resolve Poverty, shares insights into Resolve Poverty’s approach to engagement and impact, and sets the scene for the upcoming Resolve Poverty Conference 2026.

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