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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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15 OCT 2025 Report chapter

Croydon council building

Performance Tracker 2025: Local government

The government is making good progress towards rebalancing local government funding. But the sector shows signs of mounting financial distress.

15 OCT 2025 Report chapter

A sign for temporary accommodation

Performance Tracker 2025: Homelessness

The homelessness system is costing more but delivering less. The government must shift it from crisis response to prevention.

15 OCT 2025 Report chapter

A young disabled girl undergoes instruction in the safe use of a mobility scooter at the Centre for Disability Studies

Performance Tracker 2025: Adult social care

The adult social care sector has been neglected by successive governments.

15 OCT 2025 Report

A heartbeat line

Public Services Performance Tracker 2025

Labour’s public service plans are less than the sum of their parts.

23 SEP 2025 Analysis paper

Keri Starmer delivering a speech in front of a robot

The role of procurement in delivering mission-led government

How can the government remove the barriers to its missions?

22 SEP 2025 Insight paper

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves meets staff during a visit to the Easyjet CAE Simulator Centre at London Gatwick Airport in Crawley, West Sussex.

The 2025 budget and beyond: How Rachel Reeves can approach tax reform to help drive growth

A big autumn approaches for the chancellor.

17 SEP 2025 Analysis paper

Oxford city centre

Reorganising district councils and local public services: options and challenges

How should councils approach local government reorganisation?

04 SEP 2025 Report chapter

Government buildings along Whitehall

Conclusion

A smaller fast stream laser-focused on developing future leaders would deliver more for the civil service and the country.

04 SEP 2025 Report chapter

Sign outside the Fast Stream Assessment Centre in Whitehall.

Part 2: Tackling the challenges faced by the fast stream

This section looks at the challenges faced by the fast stream, and at how clarifying the scheme's purpose would help address them.

04 SEP 2025 Report chapter

The homepage of the official website for the Civil Service Fast Stream, on 23rd May 2018.

Part 1: The size, shape and development of the fast stream

This section contains a data-driven assessment of the fast stream, how it has evolved over time, and where it currently stands.