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Matt Hancock’s resignation is also Boris Johnson’s failure
While Matt Hancock eventually resigned for his breach of Covid rules, the reaction to his behaviour should be a wake-up call to the government
The questions about advisers that must follow the Matt Hancock affair
Dr Catherine Haddon says the problems of how publicly funded government advisers are appointed is not a matter the government can consider closed
Biden’s corporate tax reforms are welcome – but their impact remains uncertain
Discussions at October’s G20 and beyond will determine how radical the effects of President Biden’s ‘minimum tax’ proposals actually are
10 claims from the EU referendum campaign
During the referendum campaign, many people predicted what Brexit would look like – and many made claims about what the future would hold.
The UK internal market
The UK government must overhaul its approach to the UK internal market.
Andrew Lansley
Andrew Lansley reflects on the development of the 2012 Health and Social Care Act, and on its legacy on the NHS.
Comprehensive reform is needed to prepare social care for future pandemics
Graham Atkins argues that a cap on costs does not address the system's resilience against future pandemics
Robert Buckland’s call for the courts to narrow their remit is misguided
Jonathan Jones is unconvinced that reform is needed to stop judges straying into political matters
Can anyone chair Ofcom?
Public debate concerning the appointment of Ofcom’s chair has raised questions about whether this is a doable job.
Brexit may provide regulatory opportunities, but ministers can’t ignore the costs
The positive vision set out in Iain Duncan Smith’s new report on post-Brexit regulatory freedom fails to acknowledge the trade-offs involved.