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Why Philip Hammond’s plan for an autumn Budget makes sense
The Chancellor announced a return to a single annual budget. The move should be welcomed
Behind the headlines: just how transparent is policymaking?
It’s often difficult to work out the evidence behind government announcements
What to watch out for in the 2016 Autumn Statement
Julian McCrae highlights five things to watch out for to understand what’s really happening in tomorrow's Autumn Statement
Tough times for technocrats
Populist politicians have spent the last few months taking pot shots at central bankers. The Office for Budget Responsibility may be next.
What will President Trump mean for Brexit and the EU?
Trump's Presidency will have a significant impact on trade and foreign policy relations between the US and the EU.
The 2016 Autumn Statement
The Government faces a huge spending challenge - this is the Chancellor's chance to show he's up to it.
Hammond could use Autumn Statement to make better tax policy
Next week’s Autumn Statement will be an opportunity for a fiscal reset post-Brexit
Theresa Villiers
Theresa Villers reflects on her time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Brexit: the Autumn Statement, not a leaked memo, will tell us more
A leaked memo has highlighted some fundamental issues about how Whitehall is working to deliver Brexit
Why Parliament's vote on the final deal is more important than its vote on triggering Article 50
The High Court has ruled that Parliament must vote to trigger Article 50