Incisive commentary from the IfG’s expert team on issues facing government and key ministerial decisions.
From analysis of key political events such as budgets and party conferences to snap responses to unexpected developments such as government reshuffles, our writers set out their views and analyse what government gets right, what it gets wrong, and what it can do better.
One week to go, and hard work still remains for the Chancellor
What will be the impact of cuts on Whitehall?
To join up services, build readiness to collaborate
Henry Kippin argues that a fundamental element of joining up services is fostering collaboration with the citizens who use local services.
Getting better at getting things done
Launching the Whitehall implementation 'profession'.
The Spending Review hard work remains to be done
Daniel Thornton looks at what cuts mean in practice.
The next steps on the path of Scottish devolution
What next for the Union?
Progress on contract transparency stalled
The Cabinet Office appears to be failing to meet its commitments to boost transparency around public sector contracts.
Lost in the post?
Professions in the Civil Service, 2010-15
How long will we have to wait for judicial diversity?
2015 or 2065?
Not a blunder
Why is automatic enrolment working?
Making the most of devolution to join up public services around local, citizen needs
The Government’s commitment to a ‘devolution revolution’ provides a significant opportunity.