IfG in the news

UK needs annual migration plan to end incoherent policies, says thinktank

With white paper imminent, Institute for Government urges ministers to abandon ‘reactive, kneejerk’ decisions.

22 JUL 2025

Topic: Ministers
Keywords: Data and digital Government reform Select committees Policy innovations and successes Immigration
Political party: Labour
Administration: Starmer government
Publisher: The Guardian

27 APR 2026 IfG in the news

Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government, appears on BBC Today to discuss Keir Starmer and the Privileges Committee.

30 MAR 2026 IfG in the news

Jill Rutter, IfG Senior Fellow, appears on Channel 4 News to discuss ministerial messages on energy prices.

20 AUG 2026 Podcast

In the final episode of our series, we explore lessons former mid-term transitions hold for Andy Burnham’s premiership – or future mid-term PMs.

Hybrid event

16 September 2026

09:00 — 10:00

An expert panel assesses Andy Burnham’s first decisions as prime minister and the decisions and challenges he faces this autumn.