Policy making
Adapting to climate change
Government must make managing climate change a priority.
Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget 2024 did little to address long-term problems in public services
With the dust settled on the budget, Nick Davies looks at what it means for public services.
General election: How can think tanks shape policy and political debate?
At this joint IfG and Charity Commission event, we explored the role of think tanks in the run up to a general election.
The challenges of the coming decades can only be tackled with a smarter centre
The centre of government is not capable of meeting the challenges faced by the UK today.
Power with purpose: Final report of the Commission on the Centre of Government
Why the centre of government has failed successive prime ministers – and seven recommendations for radical reform.
Rishi Sunak should not disregard Lords scrutiny of his Rwanda bill
The prime minister's comments on the scrutiny role played by peers are a cause for concern.
Preparing for Power – Episode 5: Making manifestos
Former civil servants who were asked to turn manifesto pledges into workable policy reveal the inside story of this key part of an election campaign.
How the OBR can help people understand the implications of government’s stated spending plans
Official forecasts built on implausible spending plans undermine fiscal policy debate.
Islamophobia and anti-Semitism rows highlight the power of parties over political discourse
The Lee Anderson furore is unlikely to be the last of its kind in a general election year.
What is a manifesto?
Manifestos set out the policies a political party would deliver if they were to win an election.