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- 6th Dec 2022
House of Lords hosts gambling harms event
On 29 November BIT's Gambling Policy and Research Unit (GPRU) held an event at the UK House of Lords bringing together key stakeholders, policy and decision makers who are working in the field of reducing gambling harms - GPRU's core mission. Attendees included representatives from industry organisations, support services and…
- Report
- 1st Dec 2022
Using behavioural insights to increase the take up of Pension Credit in Northern Ireland
This project details the findings of a research study into pensioners not claiming Pension Credit in Northern Ireland. It was undertaken as part of the Department for Communities’ Economic and Social Research Programme 2021/22. In this project the Department commissioned the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to explore why people in…
- Policy proposal
- 28th Nov 2022
Redesign gambling websites to reduce harm
The gambling space, and the way people gamble, has changed dramatically over the past decade. The industry has invested heavily in technology resulting in a huge increase in online gambling. Consumers now have access to an open-all-hours casino in their pocket and regulation has struggled to keep pace. This note…
- Press release
- 28th Nov 2022
Five simple ways gambling websites can significantly reduce harm
Five recommendations backed by BIT’s evidence that can and should be implemented immediately
- Blog
- 22nd Nov 2022
5 traps to avoid on Black Friday
It’s Black Friday time again. This year UK spending is expected to hit £7.5bn with customers spending over £200 each on average according to PwC. This trumps the typical spend during Boxing Day of around £186 each. Businesses know this is a lucrative sales time, but also that record levels…
- Blog
- 16th Nov 2022
Helping users shape their digital world
Who should make decisions regarding governance of a social media platform that connects billions of people?
- Blog
- 13th Oct 2022
Reaching nonprofit program participants - developing more effective tools by learning what doesn’t work
Many nonprofits strive to increase program participation but reaching new people can be challenging. The behavioural insights approach can identify which outreach tools are worth investing in
- Blog
- 5th Oct 2022
Investors are stuck between climate commitments and action
Many financial institutions have announced major climate commitments. Are they real shifts or just empty claims to capitalise on greener consumer preferences?
- Blog
- 28th Sep 2022
Supporting employees to save via Credit Unions in Northern Ireland
Payroll saving schemes can help people struggling to save but they are only offered by about 3% of UK employers with over 100 employees and take-up rates are in the single digits.
- Current project
How can we make support services more accessible and impactful?
In Year 2 of the Gambling Policy and Research Unit, we will be increasing our focus on support services and treatment for those at risk of, or experiencing gambling harm. One of our Year 2 aims is to improve access to gambling support services. This is currently in the scoping…