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The next prime minister: How can Andy Burnham hit the ground running?
A 25-point plan for Andy Burnham as he succeeds Keir Starmer in No.10.
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.
Joining up SEND
How to begin fixing SEND by making the system more joined-up.
Reflecting on Keir Starmer’s premiership
The IfG team looks back at two years of Labour government under Keir Starmer.
The radical rewiring of the state: what devolution must deliver
Devolution is a means of building a more capable state: one that can connect prevention, productivity, growth and fiscal sustainability.
Learning from the DevoLab #4: How mayors can increase the supply of affordable homes
Three case studies of how devolved powers have been used to increase the supply of affordable homes.
How to deliver digital transformation in public services
A practical guide to improve the design and delivery of digital transformation programmes in public services.
Managing difficult conversations in private office
Because private office teams’ sit between ministers and civil servants, they often need to deliver difficult messages across the department.
How special advisers can work with departmental communications teams
Special advisers need to build close, trusting relationships with departmental communications teams.
Working with private office as a special adviser
Your dedicated private office plays a key role in enabling you to do your job.