Explainers
Our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.
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Government transparency and ethics: proposed reforms
How the proposed reforms for improving government transparency and ethical standards compare
Local enterprise partnerships
Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) are non-statutory bodies responsible for local economic development in England.
Hazel Blears
Hazel Blears was interviewed on 29 November 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer discusses his work on veterans’ issues, trying to pass legislation in parliament. He also discusses working with Boris Johnson.
Supply chain problems
Since the summer of 2021, widespread disruption to supply chains has hit the headlines – both in the UK and globally.
Estelle Morris
Baroness Morris talks about her six years in DfE, including her perspective as a former teacher and the shift to a targets-orientated culture.
MPs’ code of conduct
The MPs’ code of conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of MPs when carrying out their work.
Disputes under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement has a mechanism for settling disputes. But how does it work?
Alun Davies
Alun Davies was interviewed on 12 October 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Jeane Freeman
Jeane Freeman was interviewed on 5 October 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.