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Centre Forward
This report looks at how successive prime ministers have all had to grapple with the central machine to get a system that works best for them.
Opening the door to data transparency
Where does the money go?
Government Contracting: Public data, private providers
This report looks at government spending with private service providers.
Guest blog: What has the Treasury ever done for us?
Lots of people have been having a go at the Treasury recently in the long run-up to the election. The critique focuses on the role of the Treasury in
Building a ‘northern powerhouse’
It may (or may not) work.
Civil Service capabilities plan
One year matured.
Miscarriage of justice
Why government needs to take care in implementing social justice policies.
New blood for select committees
Dr Sarah Wollaston MP becomes Chair of the health select committee.
No means what?
Proposals for further devolution after Scotland’s referendum.
Pre-Shuffle
The Real Deal with Cabinet Reshuffles Under Cameron and Blair.