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Brexit: Organising Whitehall to deliver
Preparing for, negotiating and implementing Britain’s exit from the European Union will preoccupy Whitehall and government in the coming months and ye
Brexit Brief: Options for the UK’s future trade relationship with the EU
This table summarises five existing international trading models and sets out what they entail in several key areas.
What is happening to government’s existing policies and projects? (Table)
Since Britain’s vote to leave the EU, the focus has been on the economic impact and the ensuing political turmoil. But a series of major government pr
Big questions after Brexit
The UK has voted to leave the European Union. The Institute for Government is looking at the political, parliamentary and constitutional implications
Improving government effectiveness across the world
This report explores how far and under what conditions more than 40 years of public sector reforms in the UK can help other countries in their own eff
Government under pressure: the 2016 Queen’s Speech
This paper looks at the pressures the Government faces in Parliament, public services and spending.
Whole-of-government reforms in New Zealand
This short report looks at the Policy Project, a cross-agency team in New Zealand, drawing on the Institute for Government’s framework for assessing c
Parliamentary scrutiny of European legislation
In this report, we look at how seven national parliaments across Europe – from countries inside and outside the EU – scrutinise EU legislation.
Creating and sustaining an effective strategic dialogue with business
This slideshow presents the results of recent Institute research on government engagement with business.
Ministers Reflect: on Parliament
Being an effective minister means balancing multiple roles and relationships. This briefing paper has been produced as part of the Ministers Reflect p