Our publications
Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government.
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Improving accountability in government procurement
The PPE and Horizon scandals show the need for better procurement practices in government.
Ministerial maternity leave
Seven former politicians share their experiences of having a baby while in office.
How the government can build more homes
Why successive governments have found it difficult to deliver on housebuilding pledges.
How to run the next multi-year spending review
Labour's missions need a reformed spending review process.
20 ways to improve the civil service
Radical improvements to Whitehall are needed if Keir Starmer’s government is to deliver its priorities.
Enabling Integrated Care Systems to work better
Most of the money that flows to the NHS now goes through ICSs.
Fixing public services: Methodology
Background information on our research for each spending area.
Fixing public services: Recommendations
How the new government can spend money more effectively.
Fixing public services: Sticking with the status quo – implications of current spending plans
Labour’s implied spending plans won’t deliver the improved performance demanded by the public.
Fixing public services: Cross-cutting problems
In recent years, governments have repeatedly found it necessary to top up single-year budgets in response to poor performance.