The R&D decade: making the case for government investment
The UK stands at the start of a decade where investment in research and development (R&D) could increase by almost 50%. In the 2020 budget, the Chancellor announced that public R&D investment will increase to £22 billion per year by 2024-25
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Election in a Room
In one of the largest election focus groups attempted, Public First worked with The Times to assemble 100 undecided voters from marginal constituencies in England and Wales
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Public First Poll on US Foreign Policy for John Hulsman Enterprises
In the run-up to the 2020 US Elections, and with whoever wins in November set to face a fraught period in international relations, John C. Hulsman Enterprises commissioned Public First to run a poll in the US to explore American public opinion on US actions overseas, US relationships with other countries, and a range of other issues in the foreign policy space.
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Public First's renowned qualitative and quantitative research arm has conducted complex policy research for national government, regions, and cities; for globally-recognised media outlets; and for many of the best scientific institutions in the world. We specialise in using cutting-edge techniques to understand and inform practical policy and strategy decisions.

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Case Study: Cabinet Office / Downing Street

Over the course of six months, Public First ran almost daily focus groups, testing hundreds of pieces of communications and helping the Government to refine their public messaging on Covid-19....

Case Study: Election in a Room

In one of the largest election focus groups attempted, Public First worked with The Times to assemble 100 undecided voters from marginal constituencies in England and Wales....

Public First Poll on US Foreign Policy for John Hulsman Enterprises

In the run-up to the 2020 US Elections, and with whoever wins in November set to face a fraught period in international relations, John C. Hulsman Enterprises commissioned Public First to run a poll in the US to explore American public opinion on US actions overseas, US relationships with other countries, and a range of other issues in the foreign policy space....