Policy making
We look at how government makes policy and develop ways to do it more effectively.
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Rwanda scheme: the government’s next steps in parliament
What role would parliament play in the government's steps to proceed with its Rwanda asylum plan?
The government has abdicated responsibility for public services
Jeremy Hunt’s tax cuts have been funded by further tightening public service budgets.
The 2023 autumn statement marks a step forward on devolution – but the job is far from complete
Four new devolution deals shows promise for the government’s devolution agenda.
Simon Case's absence has left a growing gap in government
The government needs to be clearer about how it is organised while the cabinet secretary is on medical leave.
Better policy making
How government – both ministers and officials – could change to make policy better.
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Our reports
Responding to shocks: 10 lessons for government
10 lessons that government should learn from its handling of the Covid crisis.
Moving On: The cost of high staff turnover in the civil service
Staff turnover is weakening the civil service
Our events
Government 2024: IfG's annual conference
The IfG will bring together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2024.
How can local leaders help England reach net zero?
Ed Cox & Shirley Rodrigues discussed what role England’s mayors and local leaders can play in decarbonising the economy and public services.
General election: what change do we need?
Lord Mandelson, Lord Willetts, Kate McCann and Kelly Beaver joined us to discuss what change the country needs and wants.
Data Bites #47: Getting things done with data in government
In an exciting, quickfire format, each speaker has eight minutes to present on data in government.
Our policy making team
Sophie Metcalfe
Researcher
Same-sex marriage legislation shows that policy can lead public opinion
Rosa Hodgkin
Researcher