Organisation
Government of the United Kingdom
Guide
Magenta Book: central government guidance on evaluation – May 2026
This guide is the 2026 update to the Magenta Book, the United Kingdom Government’s central guidance on evaluation. It provides guidance on scoping, design, conduct, use and dissemination as well as the capabilities required of government evaluators. The revised guide introduces several new and significantly expanded areas of focus to support high-quality evaluation across government.
Report
International AI safety report 2026
The report provides a comprehensive review of the latest scientific research on the capabilities and risks of general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) systems. It assesses what general-purpose AI systems can do, what risks they pose and how those risks can be managed. The report is provided with an extended summary for policymakers.
Guide
Public design evidence review
The review explores the role and value of design in the United Kingdom public sector. It brings together insights from across the public sector, design community and academia to explore how policies and services can be designed that are not only more effective, but more human. The review is comprised of a brief guide and...
Report
Microsoft 365 Copilot experiment: cross-government findings report
AI can significantly reduce time spent on government tasks. This report describes a trial of 20,000 civil servants in the United Kingdom, showing they could save nearly two weeks each annually by using the technology. It suggests AI tools have the potential to transform productivity and public service delivery at scale.
Report
International AI safety report
This report brings together 100 experts on artificial intelligence (AI) to create a shared international understanding of risks from advanced AI and how they can be mitigated. It finds a wide range of trajectories for the future of general-purpose AI are possible, and much will depend on how societies and governments act.