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An archive of recent Institute for Government press releases and media mentions.
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Labour's missions need a reformed spending review process
The approach taken in recent spending reviews is not up to the job of achieving Labour’s missions, warns a new Institute for Government report.
20 essential civil service reforms for Keir Starmer's government to succeed
Radical improvements to Whitehall are needed if Keir Starmer’s government is to deliver its priorities, says a new Institute for Government report.
The next government has just days to avoid a prisons emergency: here’s what it could do
The next government must immediately decide how to free up thousands of prisons places.
How Keir Starmer can knock down the 10 biggest barriers to Labour's 2030 clean power plan
A potential Labour government will face 10 major barriers to hitting its 2030 clean power target
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General election 2024: Dr Hannah White on BBC 5 Live
Dr Hannah White speaks to 5 Live following Labour's historic win.
General election 2024: Dr Hannah White on the Today programme
Dr Hannah White speaks to BBC Radio 4's Today programme about Labour's landslide victory and what the next few days hold for Keir Starmer.
Emma Norris: Keir Starmer's daunting challenges ahead
Writing in TIME, Deputy director Emma Norris discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Starmer following Labour's historic landslide win.
What happens if Rishi Sunak loses his seat before general election result is called?
Programme director Cath Haddon comments in The Independent on what would happen if an incumbent PM were to lose their seat at a general election.
New prime minister will face a range of urgent priorities from day one
The Guardian highlights key issues mentioned in senior researcher Cassia Rowland's recent paper 'The crisis in prisons' ahead of the election results.
The next government has just days to avoid a prisons emergency: here’s what it could do
The next government must immediately decide how to free up thousands of prisons places.
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out early release for high-risk prisoners
The Times highlights recommendations made in senior researcher Cassia Rowland's paper 'The crisis in prisons' as Starmer considers emergency measures.
Jack Worlidge: 'Trying not to overburden them will help': How civil servants can work effectively with new spads
Senior researcher Jack Worlidge writes in Civil Service World on the relationship between spads and ministers ahead of the general election.
'Real danger' convicted offenders may have to serve time at home
The Telegraph highlights the findings and recommendations of senior researcher Cassia Rowland's report 'The crisis in prisons'.
Tim Durrant: Don't get new ministers' briefs in a twist
Programme director Tim Durrant writes in Civil Service World on the importance of preparing well for new ministers at the start of a new government.