Coronavirus
Omicron wave means government should revive targeted economic support
Any economic support should learn the lessons of previous schemes to ensure better value for money.
Five questions the government should answer on its Omicron Covid variant plan
Tom Sasse sets out the questions Boris Johnson needs to address over his response to the Omicron variant
The government needs to set out its case for Covid passports
The government must do more to explain the risks and benefits of Covid passports if it is to address MPs’ concerns
No.10’s Christmas party hangover is serious test of trust in government
The cabinet secretary’s inquiry into the Downing Street Christmas party row is flawed from the outset
Kate Bingham’s crisis method needs modifying for 'peacetime' government
Alex Thomas sets out how Kate Bingham's lessons from the pandemic should be applied when normal times return
Lessons from shocks and crises: how data can deliver for government
How can data best be used to address government priorities such as net zero, “levelling up”, and tackling the social and economic scarring from the pa
'VIP lane' shows urgent need for procurement reform
This week’s data releases on Covid contracts make uncomfortable reading for several senior Conservatives
Devolution and Scotland after the pandemic: John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland
John Swinney MSP gave a speech about the relationship between the UK and Scottish governments.
Civil service cuts should be informed by proper workforce planning
Rhys Clyne says that the government should work out the skills and experience it need from the civil service
Rishi Sunak’s budget does not meet the post-Covid education challenge
Sam Freedman warns that the pandemic's impact on children is not being properly addressed