Nick Davies
Programme Director
All work
Public Services Performance Tracker 2026
The most comprehensive stocktake of the Labour government’s progress on public services since the 2024 general election.
Labour Conference 2026: Will Andy Burnham pass his first test of leadership?
The IfG has identified five key areas where the prime minister can use conference to prove he is serious about delivering change.
Abolished to perfection? Building a better centre for the NHS
The abolition of NHS England creates both risks and opportunities.
The role of procurement in delivering mission-led government
How can the government remove the barriers to its missions?
Lessons for the government’s 'revived' Pensions Commission
What can the new commission learn from its 2000s predecessor?
Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy Hunt reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Progress on public services has been slower than hoped
Labour is banking on reforms to improve public services.
A smarter approach to homelessness
Prioritising prevention in the 2025 spending review.
The case for Total Place 2.0
What can the government learn from Total Place?
Rachel Reeves's spring statement 2025: The IfG's verdict
What did we learn from the chancellor's 'update'?