Incisive commentary from the IfG’s expert team on issues facing government and key ministerial decisions.
From analysis of key political events such as budgets and party conferences to snap responses to unexpected developments such as government reshuffles, our writers set out their views and analyse what government gets right, what it gets wrong, and what it can do better.
Bristol's answer to Boris Johnson?
I am visiting each of the 12 largest provincial English cities proposed to have elected mayors. Yesterday I visited Bristol.
The Turner Prize: five lessons for policy makers
Those undertaking independent reviews for the Coalition or making policy inside government should pay attention to the Pensions Commissions story.
A suitable job for a woman
Two big shifts in new permanent secretary appointments.
Getting into the policy MINDSPACE
The ongoing reforms to higher education are an opportunity for the coalition to show its commitment to improving policy through behavioural economics.
Why fears the Cabinet Manual is a step towards a written constitution are unfounded
It is not a written constitution.
New leadership for new times?
What will public sector leaders need to deliver?
Completing the localism jigsaw
The Localism Bill is unlikely to resolve the all questions posed by the wider devolution agenda.
Why Britain’s global role stands at a precarious juncture
The IfG-Monocle Soft Power Index shows Britain must recognise its ‘soft power’ advantages to remain influential abroad.
Survey reminds us that successful reform takes time
The Institute's survey of the 'most successful' policies of the last 30 years shows that leadership and timing are crucial.
Policy making: what worked?
Much of the time we wallow in policy failures - but there are lessons to be learnt from when policies work as well.