Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

How Cheshire West and Chester Council is using the national framework when working with families.

Landowner restores woodland through the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO), planting 23,015 native trees to reconnect fragmented habitats and offset carbon.

Dstl helps deliver the UK's contribution to the Five Eyes science and technology group, a long‑standing international partnership collaborating on defence and security research activities.

With DTEP funding, Filtronic has developed cutting-edge plastic packaging technology for high-power semiconductors, strengthening the UK's independence in critical defence technology.

Dstl develops an open source framework to standardise, test, and speed up innovation in sensor fusion and tracking for modern defence operations.

How science advice helped shape new research priorities, funding and pandemic preparedness for the future health and social care workforce.

A coordinated research effort shows how science advice and shared infrastructure can help turn new ideas into meaningful progress for people and communities.

ACE developed a data gathering and analysis proof of concept for more accurate air drops that lays the groundwork for predictive modelling. 

Key lessons from Warrington & Vale Royal College following the introduction of a dedicated Menopause Policy in 2022.

Steps taken by Nottingham College to support staff affected by endometriosis and other menstrual health conditions.

Dstl and Swansea University are using AI and ML to design metals that last much longer in extreme environments.

Safety, simplicity and support for new technology. Those were the goals of the new Workboat Code Edition 3 when it was launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in 2023.

How the UK is leading the global fight against deepfake threats.

Dstl’s partnership with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funds crucial defence research, including AI to boost intelligence analysis.

How social and behavioural science shaped guidance to support vulnerable people during emergencies.

How the School-based Nursery Capital Grant funding helped a primary school to repurpose an existing space to create a new preschool class.

How a Best Start Family Hub integrates early-years education alongside other wider family support.

As a member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC) in DHSC, Sue Lanham-New has had lasting impact on public health through her advice and recommendations.

A scientist‑to‑civil‑service journey: Thanuja Galhena applies her advanced materials expertise to drive investment, build supply chains and help shape policy.

As an associate member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC), Dr Fahad Ahmed contributes to national policy discussions early in his career.

Science advice to help explore blockchain technology's potential, building understanding and identifying the challenges of applying it to public services.

How evidence‑based innovation enabled faster case handling and strengthened the pursuit of justice.

Innovation remains central to the UK’s nuclear mission. Sellafield Ltd now uses four‑legged robots to accelerate decommissioning, improving safety and reducing human exposure to hazards.

BlueprintCo specialises in reviewing and delivering complex, high-risk policing capabilities to maximise operational impact.

Easol turns strategy and innovation into functional steps, enabling customers to plot a pathway to success.

NW Pro, a family company based in Bedfordshire, has transformed from designing, installing and maintaining security systems, to creating cutting-edge AI solutions for high-end security.

A novel laser detection system developed by Sentinel Photonics has evolved from a promising concept to commercial technology through DASA and Dstl support.

The Royal Navy's ASW Spearhead programme has rapidly enhanced anti-submarine warfare through Sonar 2087 and Merlin Mk2 helicopter system upgrades.

How DASA funding and Dstl support helped transform a deployable antenna concept into critical UK defence space capability.

Royal Navy's ASW Spearhead programme rapidly developed three autonomous testbed platforms – CETUS, PROTEUS, and SCYLLA – to enhance ASW capabilities.

With UKDI-DASA funding, Kognitiv Spark deployed a cyber secure augmented reality technology that enables remote expert support for military operations

OPSS scientists identified fire risks in tumble dryers and secured improved repairs, leading to a national programme to fix or replace affected machines.

Discover how a letter from the Council for Science and Technology led to the setting up of the Alan Turing Institute, helping Britain become a world leader in understanding and using data.

ACE developed two complementary modelling tools that bolster the Ministry of Defence's rapid tactical decision-making abilities, balancing speed and complexity.

Dstl’s Single Information Environment (SInfoE) architecture solves the problem of accessing information across different systems and domains.

Find out how science has helped measure CO₂ from waste to support Net Zero policy.

Hounslow tested an interactive map-based tool to help residents explore its 700-page design code more easily.

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Southampton tested interactive maps and early-stage 3D modelling to help residents understand and respond to local plan proposals more easily.

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon tested AI tools to tag and summarise consultation responses, improving insight for officers and reducing processing time.

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Stockport tested a visual, map-based consultation tool to make local plan evidence and site information easier for residents to understand.

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Hounslow and Chesterfield tested software to manage consultation responses, cutting processing time by 45% and improving consistency across planning teams.

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Cotswold District Council used a consultation hub to make its local plan easier to understand, increase participation and reduce officer processing time.

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Five South West Hertfordshire councils used digital tools to reach thousands of residents and gather detailed feedback for their joint strategic plan.

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Learn how advice from the Government Chief Scientific Adviser helped launch the world’s first financial regulatory sandbox.

Lessons from the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) investigation into 10 construction firms who broke the law by rigging bids for contracts.

Case studies of projects delivered through UK involvement in the European Space Agency's General Space Technology Programme (GSTP) from 2019–2025

A major breakthrough, delivered through Project SIREN, directly supports the UK’s future integrated air sensing capability and provides a clear operational advantage.

Find out how Kent Police used science and technology to cut down wait times.

Train operators in public ownership are demonstrating they are putting passengers first, by delivering customer improvements.

The Fuel Handling Plant is a critical part of the UK’s nuclear infrastructure. It safely receives, stores, and processes nuclear fuel from EDF’s reactor fleet on the Sellafield site.