Political lessons from Understanding Society
Insights 2024 report identifies messages for parties, campaigners and communities
A regular look at research into life in the UK, and how our Study works. To ask a question, or contribute, please email us.
Insights 2024 report identifies messages for parties, campaigners and communities
Research identifies local and national policy ideas to improve social cohesion
Can universal basic income address poverty and promote public health?
Recipients become more tolerant of wage inequality, more likely to vote Conservative
Analysis shows minorities have less control over their work
Longitudinal data can help to evaluate policies, and see unintended consequences
Why do people from working class backgrounds earn less than people with the same qualifications from advantaged backgrounds?
A guide to help complete an application and avoid common mistakes
Intergenerational relationship patterns are shaped by socio-economic status
…and could there be implications for government policy?
How do parents react to news about school quality?
Long read: what effect is it really having?
Understanding attrition helps make sure our sample is representative
An introduction to the pregnancy and early childhood file
Does flexible working reinforce gender roles?
Does survey measurement matter for measuring inequality?
Can heritage build social capital?
Satisfaction and attrition over the past decade in UK healthcare
What’s the impact of different kinds of ‘human capital’?
Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside?
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