IfG in the news
No 10 accused of imposing effective ban on civil servants speaking at events
Alex Thomas and Hannah White criticise the guidance that will damage the quality of government and public discourse.
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Making press releases more political won’t improve how government communicates
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IfG in the news
Keir Starmer and the Privileges Committee - Dr Hannah White, BBC Today
Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government, appears on BBC Today to discuss Keir Starmer and the Privileges Committee.
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Energy crisis - Jill Rutter, Channel 4 News
Jill Rutter, IfG Senior Fellow, appears on Channel 4 News to discuss ministerial messages on energy prices.
17 JUL 2026
Insight paper
Government communications as a guardian of public trust
Steph Driver, former No.10 director of communications, explores how the media ecosystem has evolved, and how government can tackle low public trust.