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A regular look at our world-leading study of life in the UK: how the study works, what the research tells us, and innovative ways of using our data – for researchers, interviewers, participants and the public. To ask a question, or contribute, please email us.
How do interviews become data?
Dr Jon Burton, John PayneWhen our participants answer questions, what happens next?
Housing and splitting up
Dr Rory Coulter, Dr Michael ThomasSplitting up changes households, but can housing conditions also be a factor behind couples splitting up?
Wellbeing of children in the UK: Where are we now?
Dr Louise MooreWhat does the Children’s Society Good Childhood Report tell us?
Do your political views make you charitable?
Professor Sarah Brown, Professor Karl TaylorDo people on the left or right (or in the centre) give more to charity?
Health and income inequalities over generations – what can be done?
Dr Heather BrownWhere can we target policy to reduce inequality?
Flexible working – does it lower our stress levels?
Professor Tarani ChandolaMore of us can work flexibly now, but is it good for our wellbeing?
Social action as a route to the ballot box
Dr Stuart FoxCan youth volunteering reduce age inequalities in turnout?
A rich picture of life from longitudinal data
Dr Loretta PlattsLiving longer – what do we know? And what do we need to know?
The Industrial Strategy: can economic growth include everyone?
Raj PatelWhat can government and others do to make growth inclusive?
Biology and being ‘green’
Dr Chris HandWhy do some of us take action on the environment, and some not?