Public services
IfG at the Conservative Party Conference 2026
The IfG is in Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference 2026.
IfG at the Green Party Conference 2026
The IfG is in Brighton for the Green Party Conference 2026.
IfG at the Labour Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference 2026.
IfG at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Brighton for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2026.
IfG at the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Birmingham for the Reform UK Party Conference 2026.
Totally Rewired - Can Burnham really do government differently?
The Guardian's Kiran Stacey joins the podcast to look back on a summer of speeches, policy announcements, guitar-playing and social media games.
Andy Burnham is right to devolve employment support
Strategic authorities are best placed to tailor local support.
How will the new prison early release scheme work?
The Sentencing Act 2026 has brought in several changes to early release in England and Wales.
Five ways departments can help deliver Andy Burnham’s procurement agenda
The government has asked departments to show how they can support its new procurement reforms.
Burnham can’t take the politics out of social care reform
The new PM will have to prioritise to make progress on social care during this parliament.