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Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government.

Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government – and what could be improved.

Insight papers offer a concise run-down of key issues, including our snap analysis of current events such as changes of government or emerging external challenges.

Analysis papers and longer reports dig deeper, drawing on long-running research projects, data analysis and interviews with experts and other key figures to answer the big questions facing government today, such as how to reform the civil service, the role of the tax system or the use of evidence in policy making.

Our three data-driven reports – Whitehall Monitor, Parliamentary Monitor and Performance Tracker – provide an unrivalled stocktake of the civil service, parliament and public services respectively.

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07 SEP 2026 Insight paper

John Healey delivers his first speech as chancellor.

How John Healey should approach tax in his first budget

The 2026 UK budget is fast approaching.

28 AUG 2026 Insight paper

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (rear centre) sits between Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right) during a National Economic Council meeting at No 10 North

‘Good growth in every postcode’

How Andy Burnham can show that he has delivered against his pledge at the next election.

23 JUL 2026 Insight paper

Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney

The Burnham government needs a new strategy for the Union

To deliver growth in every postcode, Burnham must build a genuine partnership with the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

20 JUL 2026 Report

Stonework detail on Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building housing government departments, London, UK. Art sculpture

Government and academia: How government can better engage with researchers

Government has made great strides in opening itself up to inputs from the UK’s world-leading university sector – but it can do still more.

17 JUL 2026 Insight paper

Andy Burnham on LBC radio.

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.

17 JUL 2026 Insight paper

Media cameras set up outside No.10 Downing Street.

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.

14 JUL 2026 Report

Kids reading

Joining up SEND

How to begin fixing SEND by making the system more joined-up.

14 JUL 2026 Report chapter

Stonework detail on Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building housing government departments, London, UK. Art sculpture

Government and academia: Conclusion

Better academic–policy engagement is within the government’s gift and in its interest

14 JUL 2026 Report chapter

Bletchley Park Code-Breaking Centre, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England.

Government and academia: How government can engage with academia more effectively

Departments need to articulate what they want from researchers, who leads these efforts and orient the civil service towards better evidence

14 JUL 2026 Report chapter

Modern laboratory with professional microscopes

Government and academia: How government’s relationship with academia has changed

The government’s routes for bringing in academic evidence and expertise are more embedded – but this is not a consistent picture across government