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Net zero: agenda 2022
The government’s response to the energy price crisis right will be critical to preserving political and public support for net zero policies.
The PM's Downing Street party problems won’t end with Sue Gray's report
Sue Gray’s party inquiry will provide the facts, but Boris Johnson must provide the answers
How much should energy policy and regulation be blamed for price rises?
Giles Wilkes explores the limits of energy policy and regulation – and where the system has failed.
Geidt and Johnson letters show need for serious government ethics reform
The latest instalment in the Downing Street flat saga reveals a series of failures, by ministers, advisers and officials, to uphold standards in gover
The levelling up white paper should not be delayed any longer
The government is running out of time to spell out its levelling up strategy, argues Gemma Tetlow.
Vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates are a way to compel people to get vaccinations.
2021: The view from the Institute for Government
The year ends much as it began, with Covid cases soaring and people across the UK being told to avoid socialising and get vaccinated.
New approach needed to avoid Covid data disputes and modelling misunderstanding
The reaction to SAGE modelling has again showed up flaws in how science has been used in the pandemic.
Lord Frost’s departure leaves gaps in the UK's post-Brexit domestic agenda
Liz Truss’s adoption of some – but not all – of Lord Frost’s remit raises questions about the government’s post-Brexit vision.
The 2019 Conservative manifesto half-time analysis
Over half of the Conservative 2019 manifesto pledges are completed or on track – but 41 pledges are at risk of failure or have been delayed.