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Major projects in government
Major projects in government are large-scale development initiatives that aim to modernise and strengthen the UK’s infrastructure.
Does the government know how to get value from consultants?
Consultants have a role to play in government, but they need to be properly managed if they are to offer value for money
Devolution: UK internal market
The UK internal market refers to the rules that underpin free trade across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Civil service reform goes mainstream
To make progress, the government needs to change the incentives for civil servants, welcome scrutiny and be prepared to devolve power.
Missing Numbers in Children’s Services
What data is available on children’s centres and youth services, and how government might overcome the barriers they face improving this data.
The EU’s recovery package does not signal the advent of an EU superstate
The deal on the EU’s recovery package shows that member states are ready for the EU Commission to play a bigger role in responding to crises
Special advisers with greater powers also require greater scrutiny
If the trend of giving special advisers new responsibilities continues, ministers cannot complain when their advisers face greater scrutiny
WTO Anti-subsidy and Countervailing Measures Agreement
Since 1995 global trade has been underpinned by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Anti-subsidy and Countervailing Measures Agreement.
The battle over the chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee has laid bare its flaws
The future of the committee will depend on what the government does next
Article 49: rejoining the EU
Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union establishes how a country can join the EU.