Civil service
Rishi Sunak needs to sort out his government’s ministerial behaviour problem
A succession of unresolved allegations about poor ministerial behaviour shows that Rishi Sunak needs to sort things out.
The Dominic Raab claims expose the trust breakdown in government
Escalating leaks are a disaster for the vital trust between ministers and civil servants.
Sexual orientation in the civil service
What proportion of civil servants are LGB+ – and how does this vary by seniority and department?
Faith in the civil service
The diversity of faith in the civil service, and the steps being taken to support different faiths.
Outcome delivery plans can help ministers track the impact of public spending decisions
The government’s performance framework has been neglected but will prove a valuable tool for managing public spending decisions.
Cutting the civil service
Six steps to cut the civil service with care
Is the Home Office fit for purpose?
With Suella Braverman’s appointment as the fifth home secretary since the start of 2016, how well is the Home Office actually functioning?
Government policies, not a new Treasury permanent secretary, will determine market confidence
It is policy and not personnel that matter for the markets
IfG events at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference
The Institute for Government was delighted to be hosting a series of fringe events at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.
IfG events at the 2022 Labour Party Conference
The Institute for Government was delighted to host a series of fringe events at the 2022 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.