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PAC introduces the "Hodge doctrine?"
The Public Accounts Committee hearing on the continuing problems in the Rural Payments Agency, a step towards more civil service accountability.
Party People
This report discusses how the three main British political parties select their parliamentary candidates, and the impact of reforms.
Transitions: Lessons Learned
Catherine Haddon and Peter Riddell look back at the latest election and the aftermath.
How 2015 will be very different from 2010
The political parties and the Civil Service are going to have to alter the way they prepare for a possible change of government.
See-through Whitehall
The Institute believes the Business Plans represent a positive step but there is still a long way to go.
Feed-in frenzy
Junior climate change Minister Greg Barker answered a topical question on the government's proposed changes to "feed-in tariffs".
Kicking the habit
The Children in Care and Adoption league tables serves a reminder of how hard it is for departments to relinquish their oversight over local services.
Time to reinvent the role of ministers
A clash between the Commons Public Administration Committee and the Government underlines the need for a review of ministerial numbers and functions.
Multiple Choice Test
Soon Scottish people will be given the chance to vote on UK withdrawal. The plan, to hold a multi-option referendum, not a straight yes/no choice.
Negative feedback
The Care Quality Commission recently produced a damning report into NHS care of the elderly.