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Transition talks between opposition and civil service should start immediately, says new report
PoliticsHome picks up on the recommendations regarding access talks outlined in our report, 'Preparing for government'.
BBC News: Junior doctor strikes
Senior researcher Stuart Hoddinott speaks to BBC News amid the ongoing junior doctor strike, and comments on the impact on the performance of the NHS.
Report reveals if Rishi Sunak’s five key pledges have been met
The National picks up on our comment piece reviewing the progress Sunak has made on his five pledges in the past 12 months.
The ‘wonder drugs’ that could fix Britain’s sick note economy
Sophie Metcalfe, researcher in the IfG's policy making team, comments in The Telegraph on the role of weight-loss drugs in reducing obesity.
Labour pledges to 'clean up politics' after outrage over Liz Truss honours list
Dr Hannah White comments on the resignation honours system in The Guardian, following the announcement of Liz Truss' list.
Keir Starmer takes aim at UK civil service ‘churn’
The FT draws on IfG research and comments from Dr Hannah White on the turnover of senior officials in the civil service.
Ofsted reform: DfE should end two-RI inspection ‘cliff edge’
TES Magazine picks up on Sam Freedman's insight paper 'How could Ofsted and the Department for Education reform school inspections in England?'.
Civil servants 'are being overpromoted to get around pay squeeze'
The Times previews the findings of the IfG's annual Whitehall Monitor report on civil service pay.
How Westminster became Pestminster
Dr Hannah White comments in POLITICO on the efficacy of recent reforms related to bullying and sexual misconduct in Westminster.
The missing minister and a ‘very clear’ message to Britain’s disabled people
The Guardian draws on IfG research on ministerial churn in relation to current discussions around the minister for disabled people.