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Cross-cutting interests Statistics representing society: How well or poorly do statistics represent society, and what are the impacts of this on how they are used and valued? Office for Statistics Regulation, 2023

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Deliver high quality services, tackle fraud and maximise value for money for the taxpayer. What are the key factors that could drive improved productivity and efficiency in the delivery of DWP services? How can DWP services be designed to effectively identify vulnerable groups and those with complex multiple needs, in order to facilitate early intervention in partnership with other organisations? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Support financial resilience in later life What are the future trends for demographics and working/saving behaviour? How do these vary across demographic groups, including ethnicity and other characteristics? What further reforms to state and private pension provision might DWP require to ensure long-term sustainable financial security for older people and pensioners? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Deliver financial support to people who are entitled to it How does the most appropriate support (financial and non-financial) vary by groups? Including younger and older people, those from different minority ethnic groups, refugees, ex-service personnel, women, parents, victims of domestic abuse and those with complex needs, mental health conditions or homelessness? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Deliver financial support to people who are entitled to it How effective are child maintenance and associated policies at supporting separated families, encouraging family-based arrangements, reducing conflict and helping children and adults achieve better outcomes? And how does this differ by group? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Deliver financial support to people who are entitled to it What are the causes, consequences and costs associated with parental conflict and family breakdown? What is effective in avoiding or mitigating parental conflict and for whom? How do parental characteristics including worklessness, low skills, lack of stable housing, ethnicity, parents in the perinatal stage, LGBTQ+, being (or having been) a member of the armed forces, mental health and parents with SEND children interact with conflict and influence what works? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Maximise employment, reduce economic inactivity, and support the progression of those in work What are the causes/drivers of the ethnic minority employment gap? What are the barriers to entry and progression in the labour market for ethnic minorities? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Maximise employment, reduce economic inactivity, and support the progression of those in work What are the different ways to define and measure labour market progression and sustainable work? How does this vary by life stage and group? What are the implications for targeted policy measures in terms of health, employment and wellbeing outcomes? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Maximise employment, reduce economic inactivity, and support the progression of those in work What is most effective in preventing people from falling out of the labour market? Does this differ for different groups? Who is best placed to deliver support? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Maximise employment, reduce economic inactivity, and support the progression of those in work How do economic cycles affect employment, unemployment, economic activity and wages? How do any effects vary for different groups? Department for Work and Pensions, 2023

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Maintain Great Britain’s record as one ofthe safest countries to work in How is social change impacting on change in risks to workforce health and safety (e.g. ageing workforce, gender profile, disabled people, vulnerable workers, precarious work, remote work)? What competence is required to ensure managers and supervisors can support the workforce? Health and Safety Executive, 2023

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Reduce work-related ill health, with a specific focus on mental health and stress How will the changes in working practices following the COVID-19 pandemic, such as increased hybrid and homeworking, escalation in the gig economy, and changes in the demographics of the work force affect work-related ill health? Health and Safety Executive, 2023

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Reduce work-related ill health, with a specific focus on mental health and stress Which interventions best support health equity and equality across different groups of workers, including those with health conditions and/or disabilities and/or caring responsibilities? Health and Safety Executive, 2023

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Reduce work-related ill health, with a specific focus on mental health and stress What is the occupational health profile of the GB workforce and how do different work (e.g. trade/tasks) and demographic factors contribute to this? Health and Safety Executive, 2023

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Reduce environmental impacts How can we better monitor and evaluate the impacts of road schemes, and other large-scale infrastructure projects, on the local environment and those who use and live in that that environment e.g., on cultural heritage sites in the area; on local residents, in terms of well-being and on local biodiversity? Department for Transport, 2023

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Reduce environmental impacts Which demographic groups are most car reliant? And which are public transport reliant? Department for Transport, 2023

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Improve transport for the user What is appropriate time and notification for a transition event? How could that impact different demographics? Department for Transport, 2023

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Improve transport for the user What works to increase mode shift towards bus usage? How does this differ by region or across different demographic groups? Department for Transport, 2023

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Improve transport for the user Where have bus services been a success (either in the UK or internationally) and why were they successful? How is it related to history, socio-economic and demographic factors, alternative travel modes and financial and other incentives? Department for Transport, 2023

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Improve transport for the user Are younger people deferring car use or are many of them never going to become drivers, unlike older generations? Are social norms for younger age groups changing? Department for Transport, 2023

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