Public bodies
Ofgem
Ofgem is the public body responsible for overseeing the electricity and gas markets.
Public bodies: governance and funding
How public bodies' objectives are set, and the funding and other constraints within which they must operate.
Public bodies: scrutiny and accountability
How public bodies are scrutinised and held accountable for performance, as well as how they can be directed by ministers.
A keynote speech on climate change and resilience by Sir James Bevan, Environment Agency Chief Executive
In a keynote address at the IfG, Sir James Bevan discussed the bold action needed to meet current and future environmental challenges faced by the UK.
Energy price cap
Amid soaring energy bills, we explain what the Ofgem price cap is and how it's calculated.
Establishing new public bodies – what have we learnt?
Practitioners and experts on public bodies, particularly economic and trade bodies, discuss the lessons from their expeerience.
How should public appointments be reformed?
Our event explored what the purpose of the public appointments system is, how well it is working now and what reforms might be needed.
Chartered public bodies
A royal charter is a document issued by the monarch that gives independent legal standing to an organisation.
IfG case study: Oak National Academy
Why Oak National Academy is a positive example of rapid innovation in the delivery of public services.
Reforming public appointments
How the new prime minister can make public appointments faster and fairer, by reforming an often chaotic public appointments process.