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Abolished to perfection? Building a better centre for the NHS
The abolition of NHS England creates both risks and opportunities.
Ministers Reflect on the Treasury
Drawing on over a decade of interviews with over 150 ministers, this report explores the Treasury’s role and the tensions it creates across Whitehall.
Combined epidemiological and economic modelling
The pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
The opportunity gap facing boys from low-income families at age 5 and beyond
Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind.
Performance Tracker 2025: Summary
The government has high ambitions for public services. But with patchy progress, it needs to get a grip to make a success of its reforms
Performance Tracker 2025: Cross-service analysis
Despite progress in some areas, the government risks not delivering on promises to improve key services
Performance Tracker 2025: Hospitals
Hospital performance is trending gently upwards. But tight finances in hospital trusts will constrain further efforts.
Performance Tracker 2025: General practice
The government has made excellent progress on expanding the salaried GP workforce though has done little to halt the continued exodus of GP partners.
Performance Tracker 2025: NHS
NHS performance is improving, but a complex and haphazardly planned reform package might slow progress.
Regulation and growth
What is in the government's new action plan?