Institute news
25th March 2010
Lord Bichard's statement on Total Place
The government published today its response to the Total Place pilots report, Lord Bichard, who helped pioneer Total Place and is chair of the Total Place high-level officers' group, gave the following statement. "Today's announcement... Read more
23rd March 2010
An important book for Tories?
"Could this be one of the bibles of a new Tory Government? Today I was given a copy of Mindspace, published by the Institute for Government and the Cabinet Office. It is a primer on behavioural science as it concerns public policy. ... Read more
18th March 2010
The Institute for Government broadly supports “Reorganisation of Central Government” findings by National Audit Office (18 March 2010)
Ongoing research from the Institute for Government and the LSE broadly supports the findings of the National Audit Office on reorganising central government.The NAO's report suggests that the process of creating or merging ministries is often poorly managed,... Read more
16th March 2010
Peter Riddell speaking on Daily Politics show about hung parliament
Peter Riddell, from the Institute for Government, and Liberal Democrat Danny Alexander speaking on the Daily Politics show on what would happen if the UK is left with a hung Parliament after the 2010 general election Click here to see the... Read more
8th March 2010
Quangos: back in the firing line
There may not be the predicted 'bonfire of the quangos', but they are in for a bumpy ride and a overhaul, which ever party wins the next election. Those that do survive may find themselves merged with others or brought back under central control. Click... Read more


