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The world of government in 2021
Coronavirus has upended established politics and economics – and toppled some politicians.
Technology and the future of the government workforce
The government has no clear strategy for adapting to how new technology will radically transform the way it works and the workforce it will need.
Evidence in energy policy making
The government needs to change how it shapes energy policy – or risk hindering efforts to reach its 2050 net zero target.
Digital government during the coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has accelerated the digital transformation of public service delivery and government use of data.
10 ways for Boris Johnson to reset his government
How the PM can make the period After Dominic more successful than the last 10 months.
Moving out: making a success of civil service relocation
The government’s plans to relocate 22,000 civil servants out of London will benefit recruitment but do little to “level up” the north-south divide.
Preparing Brexit: how ready is the UK?
With just eight weeks and counting until the end of the transition period, the government still has a lot to do to get Brexit done.
Performance Tracker 2020
The coronavirus crisis has resulted in backlogs across public services, including at record levels in the criminal courts.
Co-ordination and divergence: devolution and coronavirus
The four governments of the UK must better co-ordinate their different approaches to lockdown restrictions.
Policy making in a digital world
Policy makers across government lack the necessary skills and understanding to take advantage of digital technologies when tackling problems such as c