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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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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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16 JAN 2025 Report chapter
Keir Starmer holds his first cabinet meeting after the general election.

Part 1: The new government

Analysis of the make-up of Keir Starmer's new government, and its 'mission-led' approach.

16 JAN 2025 Report chapter
10 Downing Street in London

Overview

Summarising the key messages in Whitehall Monitor 2025.

16 JAN 2025 Report chapter
Keir Starmer giving a speech. Behind him are NHS staff and the backdrop says 'Plan for Change'.

Foreword

Introducing the analysis in Whitehall Monitor 2025.

18 DEC 2024 Report chapter
A Border Force patrol boat with migrants on board.

Conclusion

Improving policy on asylum will help the UK save money and asserting greater control over a politically difficult policy area.

18 DEC 2024 Report chapter
A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dungeness, Kent, onboard an RNLI Dungeness Lifeboat, following a small boat incident in the Channel.

Introduction

Policies governing the asylum system will remain at the forefront of British politics in the new parliament.

18 DEC 2024 Report chapter
Bibby Stockholm asylum seekers barge

Summary

How the government can pursue reforms to create a more effective asylum system.