Publications in: Data & technology
New Met Office Data Investment Reinforces £56 Billion Economic Impact Identified by London Economics
| Published: | 13 July, 2026 |
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The UK Met Office has announced a new partnership with Synoptic Data to strengthen access to weather and environmental observation data, supporting the delivery of more accurate forecasts and climate services (here). The announcement highlights the importance of continued investment in the UK’s national meteorological capability. This is reinforced by London Economics’ recent independent evaluation […]
The Scientific and Economic Impacts of ARCHER2, the UK’s National Supercomputer
| Published: | 23 March, 2026 |
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London Economics was commissioned by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to provide an independent economic evaluation of the benefits of ARCHER2, the UK’s national supercomputer, over its operational lifetime. The study found that the economic impact of ARCHER2, hosted by EPCC at the University, has enabled more than £4.2bn in benefits to the UK economy […]
Adoption of Digital Financial Tools
| Published: | 5 February, 2026 |
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To understand the economic opportunity adoption of digital financial tools present to UK SMEs, London Economics undertook economic modelling using the survey data gathered from SMEs. The model uses survey evidence on time savings, staff involvement and adoption levels and links the time saved on routine financial tasks to higher economic output at firm and […]
Novel Analysis of Green Claims Made on Products – July 2025
| Published: | 2 July, 2025 |
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London Economics worked with Which? to analyse environmental claims on products. Green claims made by businesses can influence consumers’ decisions to purchase a product. However, consumers often struggle to verify the accuracy or authenticity of environmental claims, which creates an incentive for businesses to make misleading green claims. This can lead to consumers buying products […]
Evaluating the Economic Benefits of Spectrum Sharing in Great Britain
| Published: | 10 July, 2025 |
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About the study London Economics has developed a new economic framework to assess the benefits of spectrum sharing between mobile networks and Wi-Fi services in the Upper 6 GHz across Great Britain for the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This study was part of DSIT’s regulatory ‘Spectrum Sandboxes’ initiative to support innovative […]
The Contribution by the National Meteorological Service of Belize to the National Economy and Society – December 2024
| Published: | 20 December, 2024 |
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London Economics worked with the UK Met Office to identify and quantify the impact and benefit of the National Meteorological Service of Belize to the economy and society of Belize. The study was commissioned at the request of National Meteorological Service of Belize. London Economics was approached to support the UK Met Office in the […]
Consumer Survey on App Stores, Internet of Things and Connected Places
| Published: | 23 December, 2024 |
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London Economics, in collaboration with YouGov, were commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) to conduct two consumer surveys. These surveys aimed to explore consumer perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors toward app stores, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and connected places technologies. The findings contribute to shaping policies under the UK Government’s National […]
Met Office Delivers £56 Billion of Economic Value to the UK
| Published: | 04 September, 2024 |
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London Economics was commissioned by the Met Office to provide an independent economic evaluation of the UK Met Office. The benefits of the Met Office’s activities to the UK are substantial. The study identified £56 billion of economic value deriving from the Met Office’s activities over the next decade (2024-20233). The return of investment estimate of £18.8 of […]
Overview of the UK Fusion Sector
| Published: | 28 July, 2023 |
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London Economics, in partnership with glass.AI and OMB Research, was, in February 2023, commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to undertake a mapping exercise of the UK fusion sector. The aim of this mapping exercise is to provide DESNZ, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and other fusion stakeholders with […]
Market Assessment – UK Venture Capital Market for Early-stage Clean Tech Companies – March 2023
| Published: | 13 March, 2023 |
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The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero commissioned London Economics to assess the UK venture capital (VC) market for early-stage clean tech companies, aimed at enabling economic activity to provide goods and services while generating significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. This study examines the state of early-stage investment in UK clean tech companies, comparing […]