http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-474.pdf
Examines the current and potential uses for big data in health improvement and the legal and practical issues raised by data use for public health or research purposes. One of a series of Big Data studies released by this organization. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/dcp171778_371127.pdf
Roundup of statistics on crime for the year. Covers an estimated 7.3 million crimes, down 14% from the previous year. From the Office of National Statistics
Detailed treatment of British government budgetary accounts. Command Paper Cm 8902
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-471.pdf
The British government plans to distribute smart meters for electricity and gas to all households in Britain by the end of 2020. This note examines the potential benefits and risks associated with smart metering of both water and energy and the challenges for the roll-out. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-469.pdf
Examines the range of applications of big data by UK companies, highlighting the opportunities offered to a number of sectors. Also considers the challenges faced by such businesses. One of a series of reports by sector. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-468.pdf
Examines definitions of big data, how it is managed, used, and regulated, and the public concerns that it generates. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/dcp171776_368928.pdf
Reports on wage trends over the past 40 years in the United Kingdom including male and female average page, the effect of the National Minimum Wage, and wage inequality. From the Office of National Statistics
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-470.pdf
A British view of how “big data” applications are expanding opportunities and challenges for police and security agencies. This report examines the use of data in three key areas: crime prevention, crime detection, and national security. Also covers regulatory issues, and public perceptions about privacy, civil liberties, and social benefits. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology