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Passing the net zero test
Government must do more to ensure policy coherence on net zero.
Neighbourhood services under strain
England’s most deprived areas were hit by the largest local authority spending cuts during a decade of austerity.
Anything to declare?
The government’s civil service reform programme requires increased momentum, clearer plans and renewed attention from senior figures.
The IfG response to the British Energy Security Strategy
The energy security strategy does little to address questions of security and affordability in the short to medium term.
Will the levelling up missions help reduce regional inequality?
The government’s levelling up missions fall short of what is needed to level up.
WhatsApp in government
Government must introduce rigorous WhatsApp guidance for ministers, special advisers and officials.
Reinforcing ethical standards in government
The Johnson government was beset by ethical scandals for much of 2021, and 2022 began the same way, with ‘partygate’ dominating the news.
Living without Russian gas
To manage the impact of a potential cut-off of Russian gas, governments across Europe need to plan now.
Agriculture after Brexit
The government risks its reforms being seen as a failure by some (if not all) of farmers, environmentalists, taxpayers and consumers.
Licence to lead: lessons for public bodies from the pandemic response in health
Government should trust public bodies to lead in crises.