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Sudden changes of direction continue to define Boris Johnson’s coronavirus leadership
The sudden school closures show that the UK’s Covid response has become inseparable from the prime minister's way of taking decisions
Brexit is not the point any more – there are other difficult questions to answer
The new year should bring an end to the old arguments about Brexit and instead usher in a steadier resolve to answer long-term policy problems
The Brexit deal is the latest case of the government’s disregard for parliamentary scrutiny
The compressed scrutiny of the Brexit deal is the latest example of the government's dismissive approach of parliament
The new year does not mean that Brexit is old news
The Brexit deal takes effect at 11pm tonight but Brexit is far from done
The Brexit deal is about taking back control rather than ‘exact same benefits'
The EU/UK Brexit deal reflects the inevitable consequence of UK priorities running up against EU negotiating strength
Brexit and coronavirus: economic impacts and policy response
The government should restrict access to coronavirus support schemes to businesses affected by the pandemic.
UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The Institute’s initial analysis of the Brexit deal which governs the UK and EU's future trading and security relationship.
The Brexit deal is a big achievement which leaves little time to prepare
There is dangerously little time left to scrutinize the Brexit deal and to prepare for what it means
The Treasury’s interim review is a major step on the path to net zero
Jill Rutter welcomes the Treasury’s acceptance of net zero
Heathrow’s Supreme Court win is a long-term opportunity for the government
The unanimous judgment will allow the firm behind Heathrow Airport to seek planning permission for a third runway