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Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government.
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Leading a ministerial team
As a new secretary of state, how will you lead your ministerial team? Find out how other have done it.
Making decisions in government
What are the key decision-making processes in government, and how can you ensure you get what you need to?
Working with your private office
What does the private office do – and how can you get the best out of them?
Opening up: how to strengthen the civil service through external recruitment
The civil service’s ability to deliver ministers’ priorities is being hurt by its failure to attract and properly use the skills of external recruits.
What does the autumn statement mean for public services?
The autumn statement's impact on public services may be politically unsustainable.
Early questions for Sunak’s growth policy
Rishi Sunak needs a growth strategy built on patience – not a big bang.
Not by design: the erratic evolution of the British constitution since 1997
Politicians must recognise their duty to protect the UK constitution.
Constitutional guardians
Ministers must do more to strengthen the UK's constitutional guardians.
Cutting the civil service
Six steps to cut the civil service with care
'Austerity' in public services: lessons from the 2010s
Jeremy Hunt is right to delay his fiscal statement – but should not rush into a new austerity programme.