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.
Autumn statement: Whitehall must set itself up for efficiency challenge
The Chancellor sets an ambitious goal - can it be achieved?
Guest blog: The What Works Network - a Lunar Society for the 21st century
How to bring together 21st century experts.
Guest blog: Special advisers - the unelected lynchpin
Reflections of a recovering SpAd.
Let’s get fiscal: the implications of the Smith Commission Agreement
The next step for devolution.
Smith is a major constitutional milestone – but on a road to where?
What is next for devolution?
Labour’s vision for a digital state
A big idea for the general election?
Changing Futures Together: taking a new approach to policy making for people with multiple needs?
How to provide holistic help.
Scottish Cabinet reshuffle: gender trouble?
Is the SNP winning the race to become the most representative party in Scotland?
Guest blog: Evidence check – are the Department for Education’s policies evidence-based?
Who is checking the Department for Education's homework?
Morale compass points in the right direction: Civil Service engagement in 2014
Positive overall results, but concern about pay.