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Jake Shepherd

Researcher

Jake joined the SMF research team in March 2020, having previously held research roles across the public and social sectors. He was last employed as a Research Analyst for the Office for National Statistics and before that he was a Research Assistant at public service reform think tank New Local Government Network.

Jake holds an MA in Social Research from the University of Leeds and a BA in Sociology from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Email: jake@smf.co.uk
Twitter: @jake_sheps

Recent work

Commentary

An increase in the precariousness of work onto an already uncertain jobs market

For several years, there has been growing anxiety around the changing nature of work.

Published: 30 September 2020
Author: Jake Shepherd
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Publication

Alcohol-free and low-strength drinks: understanding their role in reducing alcohol-related harms
This report examines the market for alcohol-free and low-strength products – “NoLo drinks” - in the UK. It explores recent trends in the market; consumer demographics and habits; the regulation and marketing of NoLo products; and the potential impact on health outcomes.
Published: 08 September 2020
Author(s): Scott Corfe, Richard Hyde, Jake Shepherd
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Commentary

The Government has committed to a review of the 2005 Gambling Act. Here’s what that review should look like.

The 2005 Gambling Act was designed to regulate gambling, in all its forms. But 15 years later, the world has changed, and gambling has changed too: bookies’ shops on the high street are fading, as gambling goes online. And a gambling law written before the first iPhone went on sale is clearly no longer fit for purpose.

Published: 06 August 2020
Author: Jake Shepherd
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