Civil service
Data Bites
A summary of the first eight Data Bites events, drawing out some key themes.
IfG Briefing: The First 100 Days – where next?
On 21 March it will have been 100 days since the 2019 General Election. Join IfG experts to discuss what the government has achieved so far.
The government’s communications need to reflect the seriousness of the coronavirus crisis
Covid-19 has forced a rapid change of gear in the government, but bad habits still need to be cut out
Prime Minister and Chancellor: the most important relationship in government
The prime minister and chancellor of the exchequer are the most powerful politicians in the country. When united they can exert immense power.
Clear objectives will help make relocating civil servants a success
There are good reasons to move the civil service out of London, but the ‘why’ deserves as much attention as the ‘where’
Permanent secretaries
This explainer looks at the role of permanent secretaries, the most senior rank of civil servant.
Chief medical officer
The chief medical officer (CMO) is the most senior government adviser on health matters.
The Patel v Rutnam clash shows the limits of the cabinet secretary’s power
The explosion in the Home Office shows the constraints on the management of the top civil service team
The consequences of Philip Rutnam’s dramatic resignation from the Home Office
Philip Rutnam's resignation and the mess that follows and its aftermath will have consequences for the Home Office and the government’s wider agenda
Protecting special advisers is good for government
SpAds could do their jobs better if they were provided with clearer employment protection and professional support of their own