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.
Biden’s corporate tax reforms are welcome – but their impact remains uncertain
Discussions at October’s G20 and beyond will determine how radical the effects of President Biden’s ‘minimum tax’ proposals actually are
10 claims from the EU referendum campaign
During the referendum campaign, many people predicted what Brexit would look like – and many made claims about what the future would hold.
Comprehensive reform is needed to prepare social care for future pandemics
Graham Atkins argues that a cap on costs does not address the system's resilience against future pandemics
Robert Buckland’s call for the courts to narrow their remit is misguided
Jonathan Jones is unconvinced that reform is needed to stop judges straying into political matters
Can anyone chair Ofcom?
Public debate concerning the appointment of Ofcom’s chair has raised questions about whether this is a doable job.
Brexit may provide regulatory opportunities, but ministers can’t ignore the costs
The positive vision set out in Iain Duncan Smith’s new report on post-Brexit regulatory freedom fails to acknowledge the trade-offs involved.
Pressure is growing on Johnson to reset his approach to ethical standards
Tim Durrant is sceptical about whether Johnson will rise to the occasion and demonstrate his commitment to uphold ethical standards in government
New Atlantic Charter deals with China – without naming it
The new Atlantic Charter signed by Boris Johnson and Joe Biden at the G7 may be a shadow of the original but includes real commitments on defence
The G7 needs to agree a long-term plan for fighting Covid-19
Sharing vaccines is necessary but not sufficient. World leaders need to take a long view and build health resilience.
A long-term education plan would prevent the short-term Covid recovery fund row
A narrow argument over whether to extend the school day has exposed the Department for Education’s lack of overall vision