Coronavirus
Jobs and benefits: The Covid-19 challenge
Individuals and the economy would benefit from the government rethinking aspects of the support provided to people when they first fall out of work.
Budget 2021: To recovery and beyond?
In this edition of Inside Briefing Extra, IfG Chief Economist Dr Gemma Tetlow is joined by former special advisor Will de Peyer, IfG senior economist
The coronavirus crisis – one year on: in conversation with Tony Blair
As we pass a year since the first case of Covid-19 was reported in the UK, the Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Tony Blair, former PM
Budget 2021: when should Rishi Sunak balance the books?
In the week before the chancellor’s second budget, the Institute for Government brought together an expert panel to discuss these questions.
Rishi Sunak’s budget must support the lockdown exit roadmap
The government’s plan for easing lockdown restrictions must be supported by appropriate tax and spending policy
The government’s Covid lockdown roadmap points to an uncertain journey
Catherine Haddon finds big gaps in a roadmap that is dependent on confidence in the prime minister
Lifting lockdown in 2021: the next phase of the coronavirus strategy
Any mismanagement that risks a fourth lockdown would represent a serious failure of government.
Government use of science advice in the Covid crisis: in conversation with Rt Hon Greg Clark MP
The chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee joined IfG director Bronwen Maddox to discuss the government’s use of science advice to shape
Coronavirus hotel quarantine: key questions for the government
The gaps and challenges the government must answer if it wants its quarantine system to be a success.
Coronavirus: what economic support is the government currently providing for individuals?
Since the first UK-wide lockdown, the UK and devolved governments have provided support for businesses and individuals.