Regulation
Public appointments in 2023
There has been some promising progress in improving the public appointments system, but it remains vulnerable to abuse.
Boris Johnson's orgy of narcissism
The BBC’s health reporter Jim Reed joins the team to work out what we’ve learnt from the Covid Inquiry evidence sessions and WhatsApp messages.
Government – and society – must be ready to adapt to artificial intelligence
The government should devote much greater attention to preparing for AI’s impact.
Artificial intelligence: definitions and implications for public services
Artificial intelligence has captured the public imagination, but what is it, how might it be used by government, and what concerns does that raise?
Artificial intelligence: how is the government approaching regulation?
What is the government doing to regulate artificial intelligence, and how is it ensuring alignment with other countries?
The development of the UK’s offshore wind sector 2010–16
What can this and future governments learn from the UK's successes in offshore wind policy in the 2010s?
IfG at the Conservative Party Conference 2023
The IfG was in Manchester for a series of fringe events on the constitution, levelling up, public services, AI and more.
Rishi Sunak and the drip-drip of bad news
ConservativeHome’s Henry Hill joins the podcast team to discuss the latest headache for the prime minister.
Financial Reporting Council
What is the Financial Reporting Council? What does it do? What powers does it have?
Ofcom
What is Ofcom and what does it do?