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  • Blog
  • 10th Sep 2024

Can we use behavioural science to reduce the risk of nuclear weapons?

Our joint project with Chatham House aimed to understand exactly what the ‘behavioural risks’ in our nuclear weapons programmes really are - and what consequences they might pose.
  • Blog
  • 4th Sep 2024

A guide for reducing administrative burden in government

We’ve all paid the time tax—the exasperating costs that come with learning about, applying for, and participating in government benefits. But no one should have to deal with any undue administrative burdens, especially people seeking support they are eligible for.
  • Blog
  • 8th Aug 2024

What counts as fair and open in gambling? We’ll need to ask the public to find out

When we ask people who gamble, we hear many different ideas of fairness depending on the context. Some describe certain practices as unfair: confusing terms and conditions, adverts that pressure and overwhelm and ‘trap’ people into gambling or spending more than they want to, and the practice of gambling companies suspending…
  • Blog
  • 6th Aug 2024

Are content controls the answer to helping people curate their online feeds?

To examine how the design of platforms might help - or hinder - people from making informed choices about the content they see, BIT and Ofcom ran two trials.
  • Blog
  • 15th Jul 2024

How BIT can help with missions

A new government in the UK brings a new approach and for Labour that means missions.
  • Blog
  • 11th Jul 2024

How can we reach non-English speakers for cancer screenings?

Not everyone takes advantage of screening when they’re eligible, and groups with language and cultural barriers get screened even less.
  • Blog
  • 3rd Jul 2024

Smarter delivery on policy can reap big gains for the next UK Government - even with constrained finances

Tomorrow the UK heads to the polls to choose their next government. In anticipation, Lucy Makinson, BIT’s Head of Policy, considers how an incoming government can deliver impact, even in the face of fiscal constraint. 
  • Blog
  • 3rd Jul 2024

Celebrating Argentina’s first behavioral insights unit

Three years ago, Argentina’s first behavioral insights unit was born. The Behavioral Sciences and Public Policy Unit (UCCPP) was an incredible example of the promise for applied behavioral science in Latin America.
  • Blog
  • 19th Jun 2024

How reframing flexible working can drive up female recruitment

It is widely recognised that flexible work is one of the most important factors in helping women return to work, often due to ongoing caregiving responsibilities. Many women will only consider employers who offer such flexibility.
  • Blog
  • 13th Jun 2024

How to show true value in a CV in the gig economy

People in insecure work often accrue valuable skills and experience, even though their  employment history may include frequent job changes, gaps between jobs, or periods of unemployment.