Research and analysis
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Making and breaking Whitehall departments
The Institute for Government (IfG) reports on Whitehall machinery of government changes.
MINDSPACE
Our new report explores how behaviour change theory can help meet current policy challenges.
Undertaking a fiscal consolidation
This briefing note sets out key information for the politicians and officials involved in tackling the UK’s current fiscal situation.
Shaping up
The Institute for Government carried out a year-long study to examine whether the centre is ready to face the challenges of the future.
Installing new drivers
The report examined whether the centre of government is able to ensure that IT enables government to meet its objectives effectively and efficiently.
Transitions
Catherine Haddon and Peter Riddell examine what happens when a general election leads to a change of government from one political party to another.