Civil service
Civil service staff numbers
Who exactly are civil servants and how many are there?
General election 2024: The precarious state of the state
The scale and severity of the problems facing the next government.
Question time special: What does the election mean for civil servants?
As Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer hit the election campaign trail, what does this frenzied time in British politics mean for civil servants?
Sunak v Starmer: Tax attacks
Full Fact’s Chris Morris joins the IfG podcast to look back on a very noisy TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.
How are crises managed during a general election campaign?
The UK government remains in place and ministers remain as ministers during an election campaign.
General election 2024: Six things the winner must do to improve government
Government problems go beyond party or ideology: the whole system needs to change.
What should civil servants do during the general election campaign?
How should civil servants navigate the uncertainty of a general election campaign and prepare for a potential change of government?
General election 2024: How has calling the election affected the Rwanda policy?
The prime minister has said flights to Rwanda will not take off until after the election.
It is time for a general election
Will voters be persuaded by Rishi Sunak's plea to stick with his plan or Keir Starmer's call for change?
General election 2024: question time special
The IfG's team of experts are in the studio to answer all your election questions.