Coronavirus
Coronavirus: what economic support is the government currently providing for businesses?
Since the first UK-wide lockdown, the UK and devolved governments have provided support for businesses and individuals.
Coronavirus: actions taken by the Bank of England during the first lockdown
The Bank of England took action to ensure businesses had access to low-interest loans and that the markets for government bonds continued to function.
Coronavirus: government support for businesses during the first lockdown
This explainer summarises the support that the governemnt offered to businesses during the first lockdown.
Coronavirus: government support for individuals during the first lockdown
Following the March 2020 lockdown, the government put in place a series of financial measures to mitigate the short-term effects of the restrictions.
The government must bring an end to its risky Covid crisis procurement
Thomas Pope says the government needs to return to normal competitive processes that offer the best value for money
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.
The Treasury’s attempt to repair Eat Out to Help Out's reputation is dubious
Rather than focussing on brand management, the Treasury should learn from what it got wrong about the virus, argues Tom Sasse
Whitehall Monitor 2021 report launch
The Institute for Government was delighted to launch the 2021 edition of Whitehall Monitor.
The article 16 vaccine row is over – but the damage has been done
Both the EU and the UK must learn from the EU’s blunder over article 16 if they want the Northern Ireland protocol to survive long-term
EU vaccine debate highlights UK success – and need for diplomacy
The UK’s vaccine rollout shows the government has learned from earlier mistakes in the crisis