Research and analysis
We examine the questions that matter most for effective government.
Explore our research and analysis
Zahawi and Johnson rows severely test Sunak's integrity drive
The prime minister is running out of time to show that he meant what he said about cleaning up government.
Politicians should recognise the value of policy stability
The key message to emerge from the IfG’s conference is the value of stability in the way government, policy and regulation work.
Blasts from the past: Live at the IfG Government 2023 conference
In a special live edition, we welcome Dan Snow, author, historian and host of the History Hit podcast, to take a very long view of power and politics.
General Practice Data for Planning and Research
A summary of a roundtable discussion with public servants and others on General Practice Data for Planning and Research.
The Levelling Up Fund will not deliver on the government’s flagship agenda
The fund is another ineffective competitive funding pot that is neither large enough nor targeted enough to make a dent in regional inequalities.
The Skidmore review highlights the government’s silence on net zero
The review argues that seizing the opportunity of net zero will require a bolder approach from government.
The government’s strike strategy is damaging for public services
The government’s hard-line approach to strikes will exacerbate serious recruitment and retention problems.
Using the military to respond to public sector strikes
What are the criteria for deploying the military to support public services?
Payday groans
The IfG podcast team are joined by Sam Coates, who this week has unveiled some eye-catching findings in his Westminster Accounts project.
Government in 2023: what challenges does Rishi Sunak face?
How the prime minister can avoid another wasted year in UK government.