Publications
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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WhatsApp in government
Government must introduce rigorous WhatsApp guidance for ministers, special advisers and officials.
Reinforcing ethical standards in government
The Johnson government was beset by ethical scandals for much of 2021, and 2022 began the same way, with ‘partygate’ dominating the news.
Living without Russian gas
To manage the impact of a potential cut-off of Russian gas, governments across Europe need to plan now.
Agriculture after Brexit
The government risks its reforms being seen as a failure by some (if not all) of farmers, environmentalists, taxpayers and consumers.
Licence to lead: lessons for public bodies from the pandemic response in health
Government should trust public bodies to lead in crises.
Better policy making
How government – both ministers and officials – could change to make policy better.
A new statutory role for the civil service
The civil service needs a new statutory role to reflect its permanence, purpose, values and how it should be run and held to account.
The Gove reforms a decade on
How to build a coherent all-academy system.
Levelling up: the IfG view on the white paper
The white paper does not provide a clear-sighted diagnosis for tackling regional inequalities.
A framework for reviewing the UK constitution
The Institute for Government and Bennett Institute for Public Policy launch a major review of the UK constitution.