Matthew Gill
Programme Director
Matthew's recent work
A third of regulators haven’t been scrutinised by parliament – this needs to change
New IfG research sets out why parliamentarians are struggling to hold regulators to account – and what they could do better.
Parliament and regulators
Almost a third of UK regulators have not been scrutinised by parliament since the 2019 general election.
Whitehall Monitor 2024: Methodology
The methodology underpinning the analysis in Whitehall Monitor 2024.
All work
Public appointments in 2023
There has been some promising progress in improving the public appointments system, but it remains vulnerable to abuse.
Government – and society – must be ready to adapt to artificial intelligence
The government should devote much greater attention to preparing for AI’s impact.
Artificial intelligence: definitions and implications for public services
Artificial intelligence has captured the public imagination, but what is it, how might it be used by government, and what concerns does that raise?
Artificial intelligence: how is the government approaching regulation?
What is the government doing to regulate artificial intelligence, and how is it ensuring alignment with other countries?
Rishi Sunak’s AI summit is a bold gamble
The PM deserves credit for attempting global leadership in a key area for the UK.
Six key takeaways from the Conservative Party conference in Manchester
Rishi Sunak’s speech made the headlines – but the Conservative Party conference was full of sub-plots worth following.
When should public bodies exist?
It's time to rewrite the government's outdated tests for creating and closing public bodies.
How to abolish a public body
How the government can make future abolitions succeed.
Public bodies: governance and funding
How public bodies' objectives are set, and the funding and other constraints within which they must operate.
Public bodies: scrutiny and accountability
How public bodies are scrutinised and held accountable for performance, as well as how they can be directed by ministers.