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Reinforcing ethical standards in government
The Johnson government was beset by ethical scandals for much of 2021, and 2022 began the same way, with ‘partygate’ dominating the news.
Living without Russian gas
To manage the impact of a potential cut-off of Russian gas, governments across Europe need to plan now.
Fiscal rules in the UK since 1997
Fiscal rules are restrictions on fiscal policy set by a government to constrain its own decisions on spending and taxes.
Agriculture after Brexit
The government risks its reforms being seen as a failure by some (if not all) of farmers, environmentalists, taxpayers and consumers.
Ukraine crisis: sanctions and UK football
The UK government has opted to place sanctions on a range of Russian businesses, financial institutions, and individuals.
The government needs a comprehensive plan for surviving without Russian gas
The UK government should do more to prepare for the high prices and supply problems that the UK would face if Russia’s gas exports to Europe are cut o
The Home Office’s botched Ukraine crisis response needs an urgent rethink
The Home Office is struggling with its flat-footed approach to handling the Ukrainian refugee crisis.
Licence to lead: lessons for public bodies from the pandemic response in health
Government should trust public bodies to lead in crises.
Ukraine won’t get a no-fly zone now – but might just get fighter jets
President Volodymyr Zelensky has a better chance with his call for fighter planes than a no-fly zone
Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act
The government has recognised that the lack of transparency about property ownership in the UK has made money laundering easier.