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We believe long-term studies can make a positive difference to the lives of people living in the UK. Our Policy and Partnerships Unit works with organisations to enhance their understanding of longitudinal research, facilitate knowledge exchange, shape new thinking and inform policy.

Understanding Society blog

A regular look at our world-leading study of life in the UK: how  they Study works, what the research tells us, and innovative ways of using our data.

Briefing notes

The Understanding Society Briefing Notes series gives snapshots of data on key issues.

How we work

We work with government, charities, think tanks, businesses and others to enable the effective use of Understanding Society data and evidence. 

Generating impact

Information, advice and guidance on sharing your research with policymakers and generating impact. 

Our impact

Read our case studies to see how Understanding Society is used in practice.

Policy and Partnerships Forum

Our advisory group of policy experts and practitioners.

Latest case studies

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Autumn Budget 2025 supports ‘most vulnerable’

Living standards think tank used our data to assess government economic policy

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New briefing note: Growth with purpose

Understanding Society outlines policy ideas for productivity and fairness.

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Children’s Society: young people’s wellbeing significantly lower

Children’s Society outlines significant decline in children’s happiness with their life as a whole

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Training can boost job mobility and pay growth

New report calls for government and business investment in skills

More case studies

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