Civil service
The increase in ministerial directions should not become a habit
2020 saw the highest number ever of ministerial directions. This may be understandable in a crisis, but should not become a habit for the government.
Whitehall Monitor 2021 report launch
The Institute for Government was delighted to launch the 2021 edition of Whitehall Monitor.
Three ways that the coronavirus crisis has changed government
The new Whitehall Monitor 2021 report sets out the immediate impact of the pandemic across government, writes Alice Lilly
Civil Service Code
The Civil Service Code outlines the values and standards of behaviour that civil servants are expected to follow.
The centre of government should do more to help the prime minister
Sir Michael Barber should prioritise strengthening No.10 and the Cabinet Office
Whitehall Monitor 2021
Whitehall Monitor 2021 reveals the way the pandemic has changed how the government takes decisions, spends money and makes policy.
The heart of the problem: a weak centre is undermining the UK government
The effectiveness of Number 10 and the Cabinet Office and ways to improve how they work.
Official opposition
As the second largest party in the House of Commons, the Labour Party is the current official opposition.
Why is civil service reform so hard? Sir John Kingman in conversation with Bronwen Maddox
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Sir John Kingman to share his thoughts on the need for reform in the civil service and how to do
The world of government in 2021
Coronavirus has upended established politics and economics – and toppled some politicians.