Civil service
The vetting system needs to survive the Mandelson test
Political appointments require a different vetting process to officials.
The Peter Mandelson scandal: What are the lessons for Keir Starmer's government?
An IfG expert webinar explored the fall-out from the vetting and appointment row and the sacking of Sir Olly Robbins.
The Mandelson vetting blame-game is causing serious damage to ministerial-civil service relations
The sacking of Olly Robbins has been badly handled by Keir Starmer.
Government security vetting
How does the UK government's national security vetting system work?
Rhaid i’r gwasanaeth sifil yng Nghymru fod yn barod ar gyfer newid sylweddol ar ôl etholiadau mis Mai
Mae’r posibilrwydd o lywodraeth newydd yn galw am ffyrdd mwy hyblyg o feddwl a gweithio
A state rewired? Civil service digital transformation, data, and artificial intelligence
The second webinar in our three-part series focusing on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026.
The civil service in Wales must be prepared for a major change after May’s elections
The possibility of a new government requires more flexible ways of thinking and working.
Antonia Romeo’s performance objectives are a welcome sign of leadership
The objectives include important signals on civil service reform.
A state rewired? Civil service size, shape, and turnover
Watch back our first webinar on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026.
Can the UK weather the Middle East storm?
The podcast team review the prime minister's response to rising energy bills and assess the UK's resilience.