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Net zero and the tax system
Failing to set out a clear and consistent approach to reaching net zero will raise the costs of the transition.
The Boardman review
The Boardman review should be taken seriously by a government that has faced substantial criticism over the past year over its approach to ethical sta
Government transparency
Government departments are failing to live up to transparency commitments made by successive PMs
Levelling up
The government’s flagship levelling up agenda lacks clear objectives, with policies often contradicting ministerial rhetoric about decentralising powe
How would an independent Scotland borrow?
The steps an independent Scotland could take to reassure investors and limit increases in debt interest costs.
Reshuffle at last
After months of rumours, Boris Johnson has reshuffled his cabinet .
Currency options for an independent Scotland
Any currency choice for a newly independent Scotland would require its government to bring borrowing down to a sustainable level.
Ten questions the proposed commissioner for public appointments must answer
The appointments system is strained – and the next commissioner for public appointments must ensure it is reformed.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The furlough scheme risks providing poor value for money and should end as planned at the end of September – even if it is still supporting many jobs.
Parliamentary Monitor 2021
The government must drop its dismissive approach to scrutiny as parliament returns to in-person sittings.