Policy making
Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans have been badly handled from the start
Complex changes to policy need cross-government buy-in and cooperation.
Jackdaw was well handled – but government needs a coherent net zero strategy
Miatta Fahnbulleh made a good case for the government decision on the Jackdaw gas field.
Kemi Badenoch’s inheritance tax proposals are myth-based policy making at its worst
The leader of the opposition’s conference announcement was not well thought through.
IfG at the Conservative Party Conference 2026
The IfG was in Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference 2026.
IfG at the Green Party Conference 2026
The IfG was in Brighton for the Green Party Conference 2026.
Burnham goes big: What difference does it make?
Claire Ainsley and Sophie Stowers join us in the IfG's pop-up studio in Liverpool to share their instant reaction to the PM's big conference speech.
IfG at the Labour Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference 2026.
How does the public understand government?
Assessing the ‘perception gap’ between experience and trust among voters in England.
Designing better incapacity benefits
Personalising benefits and support is key to helping disabled people into work.
IfG at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Brighton for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2026.