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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲? In the latest 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦 podcast, @markeaston1.bsky.social explores shifting attitudes to cannabis, including legalisation, perceived harms and public opinion. 🎧 Listen now: natcen.ac.uk/attitudes-ca... #Cannabis #PublicOpinion #SocialResearch

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 - www.gov.uk/government/p... 𝗔𝗣𝗠𝗦 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 - natcen.ac.uk/publications... 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 - digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf... #MentalHealth #ADHD #Autism #SocialResearch

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Thanks to our NatCen leads 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 and 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀, and to our collaborators at the @uniofleicester.bsky.social and @citystgeorges.bsky.social whose expertise and partnership have made this work possible as well as to @england.nhs.uk, who commissioned both studies.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Seeing robust, independent research contribute to such an important review demonstrates the value of high-quality social research in helping decision-makers better understand some of the most pressing issues facing society today.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We're proud to see the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, chaired by Professor Peter Fonagy, draw extensively on evidence from two landmark studies delivered by NatCen: the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey and Mental Health of Children and Young People in England.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗱. As new technologies become part of everyday life, people are weighing the potential benefits against concerns around privacy, fairness and accountability. 🎧 Listen now. natcen.ac.uk/attitudes-ai

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁? Public confidence in higher education is shifting. In the latest episode of 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦, Mark Easton explores what's behind these changing views and what they tell us about Britain's relationship with higher education. 🎧 Listen now: natcen.ac.uk/attitudes-un...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As the debate continues, the data offers an important benchmark for understanding how public attitudes towards electoral reform are evolving. Read the full report here: natcen.ac.uk/publications... #BritishSocialAttitudes #ElectoralReform #Democracy #PublicOpinion #SocialResearch

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

While opinion has cooled slightly over the last year, a majority of the public still favour changing the voting system, compared with 40% who support retaining First Past the Post.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

NatCen's British Social Attitudes data shows support for electoral reform remains higher than at any point before 2021. Support peaked at 60% in 2024, in the immediate aftermath of the most disproportionate election result in modern British history, before easing to 53% in 2025.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Following the Prime Minister's announcement of a national commission on electoral reform, the UK's voting system is once again under scrutiny.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Introducing 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦, NatCen’s podcast exploring the ideas and opinions shaping Britain through social research. Hosted by 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, episodes on 𝗔𝗜 and 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 examine public attitudes, opportunities and challenges. Listen now at natcen.ac.uk/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎙️ Coming soon: ATTITUDES Hosted by Mark Easton, the podcast explores the ideas, opinions and trends shaping Britain today. From politics and public services to identity, values and social change, each episode explores what people in Britain really think and why it matters. 🎧 Launching soon.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, for the 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. A special thank you to @bobbyduffy.bsky.social and Lovisa Möller Vallgårda. If you were unable to join us, you can watch the recording here: natcen.ac.uk/events/sir-r...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

👉 It also found that many people want humans, as well as machines, to remain accountable for decisions made using AI, particularly in high-impact areas such as justice and welfare. 📑 Read the full chapter at the link below 👇 : natcen.ac.uk/publications... 3/3

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

👉 The research found that support for AI regulation spans the political divide and that around 7 in 10 people would feel more comfortable with AI technologies if they were governed by laws and regulations. 2/3

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Revisit findings from the latest #BritishSocialAttitudes chapter on Artificial intelligence, co-authored by researchers from @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social and @theturing.bsky.social, using NatCen Panel data. 🧵1/3

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Support for assisted dying 'for a person with an incurable and painful illness who will not die', has increased since the mid-1990s, reaching 62% in 2025. Read more, from our February report: natcen.ac.uk/publications... #BSA #BritishSocialAttitudes #AssistedDying

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BSA 43 | A first look | National Centre for Social Research

This report is an initial early release and examination of some of the key findings of the most recent survey conducted in September and October 2025.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

BSA data shows that support remains high for assisted dying where someone has an incurable and painful illness and is expected to die within the next few months (79%). ⬇️

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

.#BritishSocialAttitudes has tracked views on assisted dying for three decades. As parliamentarians return to this debate, see what the BSA has been showing for the past three decades ⬇️

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, for yesterday’s 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 | 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁 event. If you were unable to join us, you can watch the recording here: natcen.ac.uk/events/briti... #BritishSocialAttitudes #BSA #SocialResearch #Welfare #NHS

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lawrencedunhill.bsky.social @lawrencedunhill.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Headline NHS chart in the newly published British Social Attitudes survey. Bleak picture since Covid- with worsening elective waits, GP shortages & A&E delays Latest data shows Satisfaction levels have stopped getting worse, at least… @natcen.bsky.social

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our latest #BritishSocialAttitudes analysis examines how attitudes to welfare and disability benefits have changed over time, against the backdrop of recent debates around welfare reform. Read the full report: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

As Reform UK supporters gather for their annual conference, our latest British Social Attitudes analysis by Sir John Curtice suggests Reform support is not simply a temporary protest. It reflects deeper attitudes and values. Read our report to understand more: natcen.ac.uk/publications... #BSA

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 𝟭 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼! Join us on 9 September, with 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 and 𝗗𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 exploring the findings on public attitudes towards the NHS and welfare. 📍 One Great George Street, London | Online Register here: natcen.ac.uk/events/briti... #BritishSocialAttitudes #SocialResearch #Welfare

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 | 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘁: 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 Join us on 9 September for '𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿?' 📍One Great George Street, London | Online Register here: natcen.ac.uk/events/briti...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our #BSA data offers context on how the public views today's geopolitical landscape. Russia is now the country most widely seen as a serious threat to world peace. The proportion of people holding this view has risen from 𝟰𝟭% 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟰 to 𝟵𝟬% 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Read the report: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘁: 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 Join us on 9 September as we launch new research on attitudes towards disability benefits and the NHS. Hear from speakers as they unpack the findings. In-person and online Register: natcen.ac.uk/events/briti...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟰𝟯 | 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁: 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 The speakers shaping the conversation at our upcoming event: Sir John Curtice, Dr Robert de Vries, Avnee Morjaria and Leonora Merry Register here: natcen.ac.uk/events/briti...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We look forward to continuing this important work for The Department for Education alongside our partners at NFER and NCB.

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

NatCen's Five to Twelve study is helping inform government policy on educational inequality. Following children through their primary school years, the study provides robust evidence needed to meaningfully inform policy and practice. 🔗 Read more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Professor @bobbyduffy.bsky.social will deliver this year’s lecture, chaired by Lovisa Moller Vallgarda of NatCen. 📅 Thursday 10 September 2026 🕕 18:00-19:30 📍 Bayes Business School, London, and online natcen.ac.uk/events/sir-r...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📢 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟰𝟯 Join us on 9 September for the launch of two new chapters: 1. Who still deserves support? Changing attitudes to disability benefits in Britain 2. Waiting for Treatment: Can the NHS recover? Register here: natcen.ac.uk/events/briti...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹. @bobbyduffy.bsky.social will explore "The Generation Myth: Separating fact from fiction in the demographic debate" 🗓️ 10 September 2026 🕕 18:00–19:30 📍 Bayes Business School | Online 🔗 Register: natcen.ac.uk/events/sir-r...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚨 Last chance to register! Join NatCen and the University of Freiburg on 15-16 October for an international conference exploring evidence gaps and interdisciplinary pathways in #Urban #Climate-health research across #LMIC cities. ⏳ Register by 1 August 2026 🔗 Link in comments

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Urban Climate-Health Research in LMIC Cities: Evidence Gaps and Interdisciplinary Pathways

Scientific Workshop in Freiburg

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 This year's lecture, "The Generation Myth: Separating fact from fiction in the demographic debate", will be delivered by @bobbyduffy.bsky.social. 🗓️ 10 September 2026 🕕 18:00–19:30 📍 Bayes Business School | Online 🔗 Register: natcen.ac.uk/events/sir-r...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

📢 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟰𝟯 🗓️ 9 September: NatCen is hosting the launch of our latest #BSA findings on welfare and the NHS – with analysis from Sir John Curtice and Dr Robert de Vries, alongside speakers from IPPR and Nuffield Trust. Register now 👇 🔗 natcen.ac.uk/events/briti...

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

𝟴𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 NatCen Senior Fellow Mark Easton writes in The I Paper about the latest unpublished BSA data 🔗 inews.co.uk/opinion/numb...

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The number that could decide if Burnham keeps his job

Can any party put the needs of the nation above its own interests?

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As the UK welcomes a new Prime Minister, we've pulled together some of the long-term #BritishSocialAttitudes trends that matter most to the challenges facing Number 10. Swipe to see what Britain really thinks. 👉 🔗 natcen.ac.uk/BSA

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

New data 🎲 The Gambling Survey for Great Britain (Year 3) is out today. Over 20,000 people surveyed for the most comprehensive picture of gambling in Great Britain. Read the key findings: natcen.ac.uk/publications/gambling-survey-great-britain @gamblingcommission.bsky.social

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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

These findings mark the fifth time SSA has explored attitudes to discrimination and prejudice in Scotland, making it a valuable time series on equality in the country. Read more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

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