Working to make government more effective
Working to make government more effective
The latest minister to leave the Government complained the Prime Minister wasn’t properly informed about how ready the UK is for no deal.
Five takeaways from a night of extraordinarily high-paced and close Brexit votes.
The Prime Minister has served notice on her time in Downing Street.
By the end of the week, we could either be out of the EU with no deal – or on a slow track to reconsidering whether we really want to Brexit at all.
The Government needs to tell the country what the Article 50 extension means for no deal preparation.
The EU’s latest Brexit extension offer was more about protecting the EU than helping the UK to sort itself out.
Academia must properly fund engagement if we are to avoid missing out on the benefits of expertise for policy making.
Canada makes all its government financial and performance data available through one easy-to-use web portal. The UK Government could do the same.
As talks continue between Labour and the Government, the two sides are within touching distance – but that does not mean they will meet.
This year’s International Civil Service Effectiveness Index puts the UK at the top.
The decision to allow Huawei to help build the UK’s 5G network has sparked an official leak inquiry.
From bin collection and filling potholes to social care, local councils provide vital services.
After a year as Home Secretary, Sajid Javid is grappling with the same problems that led to his predecessor’s exit.
The Infected Blood Inquiry shows that it is never too late for justice.
A willingness to take long-term tough decisions on carbon emissions is far more important than short-term gestures.
The Government’s attempt to play for parliamentary time has no guarantee of working.
The sacking of Gavin Williamson marks a rapid end to the Huawei leak inquiry but its unprecedented conclusions may have unpredictable consequences.
It was the vote that wasn’t supposed to happen but it is still worth voting in the European Parliament elections.
The problems seen in the rolling out of Verify highlight issues for future technology projects.
The Government must not let Brexit distract from making a success of renewed power-sharing talks in Northern Ireland.
The campaign for the European Parliament elections is in full(ish) swing.
The Government must learn from the mistakes which have made re-nationalisation of probation services necessary
While the timetable for Theresa May's departure has been accelerated, that may not be enough to hasten the passing of her – or any – Brexit deal.
The Government will make the Withdrawal Agreement Bill as attractive as possible to try and convince MPs to pass it.
The stalling of political progress on Brexit has left frustrated civil servants without any sense of what they are working towards.
The need to restore and renovate Parliament is a one-off opportunity to reform how parliamentarians conduct their business at Westminster.
By rejecting reform for the status quo, the Australian electorate has given reforming governments and opposition parties elsewhere pause for thought.