From 1 April 2015 all central government departments, including their Executive Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies, must publish the percentage of their invoices paid within 5 days and within 30 days, on a quarterly basis. More details can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0515-prompt-payment-and-performance-reporting.

This study forms part of the teams Reform Area B workstream that focusses on decentralisation and district innovations through four specially selected innovative districts that will be used as "learning laboratories" to generate findings. In each district, the team studies a particular system innovation and its impact on learning outcomes. Some of these innovations are co-designed with the district government.

This publication will show the total number of Sure Start Children's Centres designated as a percentage of the total number of centres required to reach all under 5s in a local authority area. A new UK government took office on 11th May. These statistics were used to inform the previous government's national indicators which may not reflect current government policy. Source agency: Education Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: NI 109

Information about Scottish schools are updated by the Scottish Government annually for the purposes of monitoring overall performance, equality and individual policies. This dataset provides;the current geocoded location,contact address, roll numbers, teacher numbers, denominationUntil 2019, these updates were reflective of the previous September. The SG School Roll 2023 is reflective of the July 2023 schools locations data (published 25th September 2023) and July 2023 school roll, FTE teachers, proportion minority background, and proportion 20% most deprived data (published 19th March 2024).

The Council's Home Education Policy which sets out the legislative position, and provides advice on the roles and responsibilities of local authorities and parents in relation to children who are educated at home Additional metadata: - Licence: http://reference.data.gov.uk/id/open-government-licence

This dataset is published as Open Data and replaces any previously published dataset.Information about Scottish schools are updated by the Scottish Government annually for the purposes of monitoring overall performance, equality and individual policies. This dataset provides the current geocoded location, contact address, roll numbers, teacher numbers, denomination, and proportion of pupils from minority and ethnic groups for each primary, secondary and special school in Scotland. Until 2019, these updates were reflective of the previous September. The SG School Roll 2023 is reflective of the July 2023 schools locations data (published 25th September 2023) and July 2023 school roll, FTE teachershttps://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/9a6f9d86-9698-4a5d-a2c8-89f3b212c52c/scottish-school-roll-and-locations

The release provides data on the self-evaluation scores given by each local authority in relation to available measures to monitor and respond to cases of Children Missing from Home or Care. A new UK government took office on 11th May. These statistics were used to inform the previous government's national indicators which may not reflect current government policy. Source agency: Education Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: NI71

In 2024/25 the government of the United Kingdom had an expenditure of almost 1.29 trillion British pounds, compared with 1.23 trillion in the previous financial year. Between 2010/11 and 2019/20, the UK's government spending increased at a relatively stable pace before a sudden spike in spending in the 2020s. After spending just under 889 billion pounds in 2019/20, government spending surpassed 1.1 trillion the following year, due to the high level of public spending that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Main outlays of the UK government The government is expected to spend approximately 379 billion British pounds on social protection in the 2025/26 financial year, followed by 277 billion on health, and 146 billion on education. As a share of GDP, social protection spending has consistently been the government's main outlay for several decades. Health spending has, however, become far more prominent. In the late 1970s, the government spent more on education, and defence than it did on health, with health spending increasing from 3.9 percent in 1978/79, to 8.4 percent by 2024/25. Defence spending in particular was cut significantly after the end of the Cold War, although geopolitical instability is forcing the government to rethink these cuts. Spending cuts politically dangerous for Labour Since coming to power in July 2024, the current Labour government has seen its popularity plummet drastically, with approval ratings similar to the unpopular Conservative government it replaced. Part of the reason for this have been Labour's attempts to reform aspects of the UK's welfare system. Shortly after winning the last election, Labour announced cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners, a policy they paid dearly for in political capital and one that was reversed by June 2025. An attempt to push through further reforms was effectively defeated the following month, leaving the government in a tricky fiscal situation for the next budget.

The introduction of the National Childcare Strategy in 1998 marked a radical shift in government policy and for the first time put childcare provision firmly on the political map. Since then a wide range of childcare initiatives and funding streams have been introduced, and hence there is a need for regular data to aid the evaluation of recent policy interventions in these areas. The Childcare and Early Years Provision survey series is divided into two survey strands: the Parents’ Survey and the Providers’ Survey.

The Parents’ Survey provides data on parents’ take-up, views and experiences of childcare. Families in England are randomly selected from the Child Benefit Records and all parents had children aged 0-14 years. They are asked about their use and experiences of childcare for all children in the family and to give more detailed information about childcare for a particular child (selected at random where there is more than one child in the family). The current Parents' Survey series replaces two previous surveys: the Survey of Parents of Three and Four Year Old Children and Their Use of Early Years Services (conducted between 1997 and 2002) and the Parents' Demand for Childcare (conducted in 1999 and 2001) (the latter series is held at the UK Data Archive under GN 33341).

The Providers' Survey monitors the characteristics and development of childcare and early years providers and the workforce in England. Information was collected on the number and characteristics of providers, the characteristics of the children enrolled, workforce composition, qualifications and training, recruitment and retention, and business operation. The 2016 survey underwent an extensive redesign, which means findings are not comparable with previous surveys.

The 2020 survey was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Further information is available on the gov.uk Childcare and Early Years Statistics webpage.

The Childcare and Early Years Provision: Providers' Survey, 2021: Special Licence Access (CCEYP 2021) collected information on the main characteristics of childcare and early years provision in England to allow the evaluation of policy initiatives. The Department for Education (DfE) commissioned the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and Frontier Economics to conduct the CCEYP 2021. Data were collected via a mixed mode web and Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) survey. The 2021 survey was designed to be comparable with the 2018 and 2019 survey. Other differences between the 2019 and 2021 surveys, such as minor differences to the sampling process, are detailed in the technical report.

The EUL version of CCEYP 2021 is available from the UK Data Archive under SN 8951.

The introduction of the National Childcare Strategy in 1998 marked a radical shift in government policy and for the first time put childcare provision firmly on the political map. Since then a wide range of childcare initiatives and funding streams have been introduced, and hence there is a need for regular data to aid the evaluation of recent policy interventions in these areas. The Childcare and Early Years Provision survey series is divided into two survey strands: the Parents’ Survey and the Providers’ Survey.

The Parents’ Survey provides data on parents’ take-up, views and experiences of childcare. Families in England are randomly selected from the Child Benefit Records and all parents had children aged 0-14 years. They are asked about their use and experiences of childcare for all children in the family and to give more detailed information about childcare for a particular child (selected at random where there is more than one child in the family). The current Parents' Survey series replaces two previous surveys: the Survey of Parents of Three and Four-Year-Old Children and Their Use of Early Years Services (conducted between 1997 and 2002) and Parents' Demand for Childcare, conducted in 1999 and 2001 (see SNs 4380 and 4970 respectively).

The Providers' Survey monitors the characteristics and development of childcare and early years providers and the workforce in England. Information was collected on the number and characteristics of providers, the characteristics of the children enrolled, workforce composition, qualifications and training, recruitment and retention, and business operation. The 2016 survey underwent an extensive redesign, which means findings are not comparable with previous surveys.

The 2020 survey was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Further information is available on the GOV.UK Childcare and Early Years Statistics webpage.

The Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2011 had two key objectives. The first was to provide salient, up-to-date information on parents' use of childcare and early years provision, and their views and experiences of particular childcare providers and childcare provision in general. The second objective was to continue the time series - which has now been running for over ten years - on issues covered throughout the survey series. With respect to both of these aims, the study aimed to provide information to help monitor the progress of policies in the area of childcare and early years education.

Since the Coalition Government was formed in 2010 there have been a number of other policy initiatives, which are described in the policy document 'Supporting Families in the Foundation Years' (DfE, 2011). Addressing the recommendations of three independent policy reviews for Government, the document outlines plans to reform the Early Years Foundation Stage; retain a national network of Sure Start Children's Centres and consult on a new core purpose; extend free early education to 40 per cent of two-year-olds; revise statutory guidance to increase the flexibility of free early education for three- and four-year-olds; and promote quality and diversity across the early education and childcare sector. Using material from the survey, the report describes in detail what childcare is used by different types of families, changes in take-up over the years, parents' reasons for using or not using childcare and for choosing particular providers, and parents' views on the providers they used and on childcare provision in their local area in general.

The UK student loan market, a significant segment of the global student loan landscape, is experiencing robust growth fueled by increasing higher education enrollment and evolving government policies. While precise market figures for the UK specifically are unavailable from the provided data, we can infer substantial size based on the global CAGR of 7% and the presence of major UK lenders like HSBC and others listed. The market is segmented by loan type (federal/government, private), repayment plan (standard, graduated, income-based, etc.), age group (under 24, 25-34, over 35), and end-user (graduate, high school, other). Government loan programs, due to their accessibility and affordability, likely dominate the market share. However, the private student loan segment is also witnessing growth, driven by demand for specialized financing and potentially higher borrowing limits than government schemes. Trends like rising tuition fees and the increasing awareness of income-driven repayment plans contribute to market expansion. Conversely, constraints include potential economic downturns that could impact borrower repayment ability and government policy shifts affecting loan availability or terms. The market's future growth will depend on factors such as government funding levels for higher education, economic conditions, and the continued popularity of higher education among young people. Further analysis suggests that the market's regional concentration is largely within the UK, though international students studying in the UK contribute to the overall value. Competition among lenders is intense, encompassing both large established banks and specialized student loan providers. The competitive landscape necessitates innovative product offerings, competitive interest rates, and flexible repayment options to attract and retain borrowers. The sustained growth trajectory indicates a promising outlook for the UK student loan market, with opportunities for further expansion driven by ongoing trends in education and economic factors. Data points to considerable growth potential across all segments. However, careful monitoring of economic indicators and regulatory changes will be crucial for stakeholders to effectively navigate the market's future landscape. Recent developments include: July 2023: Prodigy Finance, a socially responsible FinTech leader in international student loan lending, announced a groundbreaking USD 350 million facility in partnership with Citi, Schroders Capital, and SCIO Capital. This marks the inaugural transaction under Prodigy's innovative multi-issuance special-purpose vehicle structure. The collaborative effort between Prodigy Finance and its funding partners reflects a substantial commitment to providing accessible financial support to ambitious master's students worldwide. To date, Prodigy has disbursed over USD 1.8 billion in postgraduate education loans, supporting more than 35,000 high-potential students from across 100 different countries., March 2023: Following extensive overnight negotiations, HSBC came to the rescue of Silicon Valley Bank's UK branch. HSBC UK has acquired SVB UK for a nominal sum of GBP 1 (USD 1.21) in a transaction that excludes the assets and liabilities of SVB UK's parent company.. Key drivers for this market are: Increasing Demand for Higher Education is Driving the Market, Government Support is Driving the Market. Potential restraints include: Increasing Demand for Higher Education is Driving the Market, Government Support is Driving the Market. Notable trends are: High Tuition Fees is Driving the Market.

Summarised field note data and summarised transcripts from interviews and workshops with research participants

The introduction of the National Childcare Strategy in 1998 marked a radical shift in government policy and for the first time put childcare provision firmly on the political map. Since then a wide range of childcare initiatives and funding streams have been introduced, and hence there is a need for regular data to aid the evaluation of recent policy interventions in these areas. The Childcare and Early Years Provision survey series is divided into two survey strands: the Parents’ Survey and the Providers’ Survey.

The Parents’ Survey provides data on parents’ take-up, views and experiences of childcare. Families in England are randomly selected from the Child Benefit Records and all parents had children aged 0-14 years. They are asked about their use and experiences of childcare for all children in the family and to give more detailed information about childcare for a particular child (selected at random where there is more than one child in the family). The current Parents' Survey series replaces two previous surveys: the Survey of Parents of Three and Four-Year-Old Children and Their Use of Early Years Services (conducted between 1997 and 2002) and Parents' Demand for Childcare, conducted in 1999 and 2001 (see SNs 4380 and 4970 respectively).

The Providers' Survey monitors the characteristics and development of childcare and early years providers and the workforce in England. Information was collected on the number and characteristics of providers, the characteristics of the children enrolled, workforce composition, qualifications and training, recruitment and retention, and business operation. The 2016 survey underwent an extensive redesign, which means findings are not comparable with previous surveys.

The 2020 survey was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Further information is available on the GOV.UK Childcare and Early Years Statistics webpage.

The Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents’ Survey, 2019 had two key objectives. The first was to provide salient, up-to date information on parents' use of childcare and early years provision, and their views and experiences of particular childcare providers and childcare provision in general. The second was to continue the time series - which has now been running for over ten years - on issues covered throughout the survey series.

With respect to both these objectives, the study aims to provide information to help monitor the progress of policies in the area of childcare and early years education. Further information about this study can be found on the GOV.UK Childcare and early years survey of parents: 2019 web page.

Objective: This study explores the interconnections between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, mental wellbeing, and food insecurity among UK university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: A cross-sectional, anonymised online survey was administered between May and July 2021, capturing student experiences between Stage 2 and 3 of UK Government’s Roadmap out of lockdown Setting: UK higher education institutions. Participants: University students aged 18 and over (n=948) were recruited via snowball sampling across multiple UK universities. Results: Nearly half (48%) of respondents were food insecure, with international students disproportionately affected. Structural Equation Modelling revealed significant associations between food insecurity and lower mental wellbeing (β=−0.27, p

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2020 was run to understand organisations' approaches and attitudes to cyber security, and to understand their experience of cyber security breaches. Its aim was to support the Government by providing evidence that can inform policies which help to make Britain a safer place to do business online.

The data have been collected annually since 2016 to understand the views of UK organisations on cyber security. Data is collected on topics including online use; attitudes of organisations to cyber security and awareness of Government initiatives; approaches to cyber security (including investment and processes); incidences and impact of a cyber security breach or attack; and how breaches are dealt with by the organisation. This information helps to inform Government policy towards organisations, including how best to target key messages to businesses and charities so that they are cyber secure (and so that the UK is the safest place in the world to do business online). The study is funded by the Cabinet Office as part of the National Cyber Security Programme.

The underlying data are useful for researchers to better understand the response across a range of organisations (rather than averages) and for wider comparability over time. The survey originally only covered businesses but was expanded to include charities from the 2018 survey onwards. From 2020, the survey includes a sample of education institutions (primary and secondary schools, further and higher education). Please note that the UK Data Service only holds data from 2018 onwards.

Further information and additional publications can be found on the GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2020">Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2020 webpage.