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British Social Attitudes 43 A first look

An initial early release and examination of some of the key findings of the most recent British Social Attitudes survey conducted in September and October 2025.

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Demographic Divides: What drives attitudes in the UK and US?

In this research, we compare the key drivers of attitudes in the United Kingdom with the United States

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Unmet Needs, Unplanned Admissions

This report examines how social care needs relate to emergency hospital admissions among people aged 65 and over in England.

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British Social Attitudes 43

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Report 10 February 2026

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Intersectional vulnerabilities and climate-related health risks among informal outdoor workers in urban Vietnam

Researchers from NatCen and the Social Life Institute talk to people who primarily work outdoors in urban Vietnam.

Report 2 February 2026

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Exploring the relationship between gambling behaviour, suicidality, and treatment and support

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Report 30 January 2026

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Unmet Needs, Unplanned Admissions

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Report 26 January 2026

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Public turns against higher taxes and spending as political divisions deepen

Press release 10 February 2026

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When Climate Speaks English

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Blog 31 January 2026

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Social care needs linked to higher risk of avoidable hospital admissions, study finds

Press release 26 January 2026

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Should Labour be questioning the economics of Brexit?

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Article 23 January 2026

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British Social Attitudes (BSA): First Look

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Event 12 February 2026

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Beyond Lip Service: Co-producing Knowledge and Action with Marginal Urban Communities under Climate Change

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