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The Special Ones
This report draws on the experiences of those who have worked in special units to distil seven pieces of advice on how to make a special unit work.
Honesty is the best policy
The civil service policy profession needs to keep talking about the progress it’s making.
Devo Gaps
Parties remain far apart on Scottish devolution plans.
In with a CEO – out with another Major Projects Authority head
The Major Projects Authority falls victim to rapid turnover syndrome.
How the Civil Service has changed - in six charts
We look at the data.
Civil Service Reform two years on
Some optimism and a little fear.
Preparing for the Next Spending Review
Five changes needed for the next spending review to be effective.
The challenge for new civil service CEO John Manzoni
How to improve Whitehall performance.
Oops, she does it again
Theresa May takes over the struggling passport agency.
How to devolve power
Ideas from the Labour Party Conference.