Public bodies
The Office for Students needs support to assert its independence
If ministers are serious about higher education, they should take on board the recommendations of the recent Lords inquiry into the OfS.
The public bodies review programme
What is a public body review?
IfG response to the Maude review on civil service reform
The Maude review will be an important reference document for whoever lives in No.10.
Public appointments in 2023
There has been some promising progress in improving the public appointments system, but it remains vulnerable to abuse.
Six key takeaways from the Conservative Party conference in Manchester
Rishi Sunak’s speech made the headlines – but the Conservative Party conference was full of sub-plots worth following.
IfG at the Conservative Party Conference 2023
The IfG was in Manchester for a series of fringe events on the constitution, levelling up, public services, AI and more.
Office for Students
The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England.
When should public bodies exist?
It's time to rewrite the government's outdated tests for creating and closing public bodies.
Committee on Climate Change
What is the Committee on Climate Change and what does it do?
UK Health Security Agency
What is the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA)? What does it do? How is it organised?