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Science advice in action!

Explore real-world examples showcasing the impact of science advice on government decisions.

• From: Government Office for Science
• Published: 4 December 2025
• Last updated: 15 January 2026 — See all updates

Examples illustrating the crucial role scientific expertise and advice plays in shaping government policy.

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• How expert advice inspired the national centre for data science
  • 15 January 2026
  • Case study
• Science supporting cleaner waste incineration
  • 6 January 2026
  • Case study
• Science advice driving innovation: UK financial technology
  • 18 December 2025
  • Case study
• Science helping to deliver justice for victims of domestic violence
  • 10 December 2025
  • Case study
• Futures Toolkit: tools for strategic futures for policymakers and analysts
  • 4 December 2025
  • Case study

Published 4 December 2025

Last updated 15 January 2026 + show all updates

1. 15 January 2026

   Link added to a case study about how CST advice led to the founding of the Alan Turing Institute.

2. 6 January 2026

   Added new case study on UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) .

3. 18 December 2025

   Link to a new case study, Science advice driving innovation: UK financial technology, has been added to the list.

4. 12 December 2025

   Link to the campaign guidance added.

5. 10 December 2025

   Link to a page added to the collection.

6. 4 December 2025

   First published.