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Working to make government more effective

The IfG's Whitehall Monitor 2025 reports.

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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.  

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04 SEP 2025 Report chapter
Whitehall

Summary

The fast stream has seen many improvements – but its confused purposed prevents it from delivering more for the civil service.

16 JUL 2025 Insight paper
Keir Starmer announcing his plan for change

Rewiring government

What does the government need to do to 'rewire the state'?

12 JUN 2025 'How to' guide
Prime Minister Gordon Brown (left) and Chancellor Alistair Darling during a press conference at Downing Street

How ministers can lead during a crisis

Lessons from previous ministers, senior officials, heads of public bodies on how current ministers can be most effective during a crisis.