Ministers
How is election spending regulated in the UK?
The next election is likely to see record levels of spending by parties and their candidates.
Preparing for Power – Episode 2: The civil service
Five former permanent secretaries reveal how they readied themselves and their departments for a potential change in their political bosses.
Who regulates standards for MPs?
The behaviour of MPs is governed and influenced by a wide array of processes and bodies.
The UK needs to regain its status as a pioneer in government transparency
Ministers should recognise that being transparent is good for government.
The Gathering Stormont
Peter Foster of the Financial Times joins the IfG team to reflect on the deal to restore government in Northern Ireland.
The benefits of transparency
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer should commit to a more transparent approach to government if they win the next general election.
What the IfG’s Government 2024 conference revealed
Key takeaways from the IfG's annual conference.
Whitehall Monitor 2024
Our annual, data-based assessment of the UK civil service, how it has changed and performed over the past year, and its priorities for the future.
How do opposition parties prepare for power?
The Expert Factor team explore how transitions of power work in the UK.
Six lessons government should learn from the Post Office scandal
The handling of the Post Office scandal has wider lessons for government.