Coronavirus
The government must step up its support for people told to self-isolate
Inadequate financial support for self-isolation could yet undermine the UK’s path out of the crisis
Science after coronavirus
At this event, we discussed the early lessons the science community should draw from the coronavirus crisis.
Arts and humanities research in the Covid-19 pandemic: how priorities have shifted to help make a difference
This event brought together a panel of researchers from across the arts and humanities to discuss the ways in which Covid-19 has changed their work.
Gaps in policy, not just operational failings, are the problem with Covid test and trace
However much the government spends on test and trace, the cash cannot make up for gaps in policy
How to build on the success of the vaccine rollout
The UK's vaccine rollout has made a good start. At this event, we explored the reasons behind the early success and the questions the government faces
Rishi Sunak's budget: lessons learned, battles won, decisions ducked
Bronwen Maddox warns that the chancellor may yet be punished for his overly enthusiastic Eat Out to Help Out scheme
The UK needs more ambitious science investment to build on Covid achievements
The UK's notable scientific triumphs during the coronavirus crisis are disguising wider problems
Six things we learned from budget 2021
We at the Institute for Government had six questions in mind ahead of the budget and this page provides our snap analysis in answer to those questions
Government needs to beware the easy promise of Covid certification
Covid certification is not a straightforward solution to returning the country to some form of pre-pandemic normality
Budget 2021: a preview in charts
Thomas Pope runs through some of the big challenges the chancellor faces and decisions he has to make.