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The new prime minister must reconcile their ideas with the Johnson legacy
The victorious leadership contender will have to find a way to deliver the 2019 manifesto alongside their fresh campaign pledges
How should the Foreign Office change now?
The Foreign Office must fundamentally rethink how it can meet the UK’s foreign policy aims in an increasingly unstable geopolitical environment.
Johnson’s resignation honours list makes House of Lords reform appear as far off as ever
The outgoing prime minister plans to ennoble a large number of peers
Competition and Markets Authority
The Competition and Markets Authority is the UK’s principal authority responsible for competition and consumer protection.
Information Commissioner’s report shows government has yet to fix its WhatsApp problem
The Information Commissioner’s Office’s report is a reminder that the government needs to take the risks of using WhatsApp in government seriously
Managing extreme risks
The government has failed to learn from the Covid pandemic: the new administration must take action to ensure the UK is better prepared next time.
This heatwave shows why government needs a climate adaptation plan
The record-breaking heatwave shows why adapting to rising temperatures should be a key priority for the new government
Why the next prime minister must fix how government works
The first battle is to persuade leaders that government reform is needed
Levelling up and innovation
A review on what innovation policies are likely to contribute to levelling up by increasing productivity in places outside of London and South East.