Access talks with the civil service
Access talks are meetings between the civil service and opposition parties, held in the run-up to a general election.
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.
General election
What happens constitutionally before and during a general election.
Local government section 114 (bankruptcy) notices
What is a section 114 notice, and why have councils been issuing more of them recently?
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Covid Inquiry - live blog
IfG experts will be regularly posting in this live blog to track and react to the key developments of the second module of the Covid inquiry.
What do the public really think about British politics?
The Expert Factor team take a deep dive into the issues that could shape the next election – and explore what voters’ priorities are likely to be.
Performance Tracker 2023: Neighbourhood services
Neighbourhood services – libraries, road maintenance, and waste collection – entered the pandemic with reduced or changed amenities.
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See allThe 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 government has abdicated responsibility for public services
Jeremy Hunt’s tax cuts have been funded by further tightening public service budgets.
The 2023 autumn statement marks a step forward on devolution – but the job is far from complete
Four new devolution deals shows promise for the government’s devolution agenda.
Simon Case's absence has left a growing gap in government
The government needs to be clearer about how it is organised while the cabinet secretary is on medical leave.
Inside Briefing podcast
Giles Winn, a former Treasury special adviser, joins the podcast team to reveal what really goes into planning a big fiscal statement.
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Commission on the Centre of Government
How to radically improve the centre of government.
IfG Academy
We help those working in government to improve it, and those outside government to understand and engage with it.
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Our work examines the core institutions, processes and cross-cutting themes of UK government.
Upcoming events
See allHow can government ensure it learns effectively from the past in making public finance decisions?
This event will discuss The Way the Money Goes: The Fiscal Constitution and Public Spending in the UK.