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How the UK Government’s updated Magenta Book recognises the role of research data in evaluation

  • 23 June 2026

Eve Little, Research Impact and Engagement Manager at the UK Data Service, explains what the updated Magenta Book means for how government evaluators access and archive research data – and where the UK Data Service fits in.

How did access to housing data through the UK Data Service help shape the UK Government’s seventh carbon budget?

  • 3 June 2026

Sophie Gawryla, Research Impact and Engagement Manager, highlights the significance of the UK Government’s seventh carbon budget and the role that data accessed through the UK Data Service played in shaping the evidence behind it.

How can national data support safer, stronger local communities?

  • 2 June 2026

Eve Little introduces the new Local communities in data impact theme and shows how its evidence aligns with current UK Government strategies around safety, participation and place.

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. 

Making your research stand out: join our event for Early Career Researchers

  • 22 January 2026

The UK Data Service delves deeper into what you can gain from joining the upcoming event: Perspectives on Engagement and Impact.

Speaking the language of your stakeholders: join our interactive event for Early Career Researchers

  • 8 January 2026

The UK Data Service discusses what you can gain from attending our upcoming event, Perspectives on Engagement and Impact – an exciting event for Early Career Researchers.

Share your data story: contribute to the Data Impact blog

  • 5 January 2026

The UK Data Service impact team invites researchers, policymakers, analysts, practitioners and others working with data to write for the Data Impact blog. 

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