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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.

Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government – and what could be improved.  

Insight papers offer a concise run-down of key issues, including our snap analysis of current events such as changes of government or emerging external challenges.

Analysis papers and longer reports dig deeper, drawing on long-running research projects, data analysis and interviews with experts and other key figures to answer the big questions facing government today, such as how to reform the civil service, the role of the tax system or the use of evidence in policy making.  

Our three data-driven reports – Whitehall Monitor, Parliamentary Monitor and Performance Tracker – provide an unrivalled stocktake of the civil service, parliament and public services respectively.

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17 JUN 2022 Report

UK government law officers

Sir Robert Buckland QC MP offers some of his own experiences of being a law officer and puts forward some ideas for how the roles can be improved.

21 APR 2022 Report

Anything to declare?

The government’s civil service reform programme requires increased momentum, clearer plans and renewed attention from senior figures. 

21 MAR 2022 Report

WhatsApp in government

Government must introduce rigorous WhatsApp guidance for ministers, special advisers and officials.