Devolution
Levelling up: the IfG view on the white paper
The white paper does not provide a clear-sighted diagnosis for tackling regional inequalities.
Levelling up: where does government spend money?
The government has committed to tackling regional inequalities as part of its ambition to ‘level up’ different parts of the UK.
Local government unitarisation
Unitarisation is a type of local government reorganisation that replaces county and district councils in ‘two-tier’ areas with a single tier.
Northern Ireland government formation
Northern Ireland has special power-sharing arrangements that require the largest political parties from both communities to be in government.
New UK intergovernmental structures can work, but only with political will
The opportunity to reset intergovernmental relationships requires a shift in attitudes from all four governments of the UK
Michael Russell
Michael Russell reflects on his role as Scottish cabinet secretary for education, and as the minister responsible for UK-EU relations during Brexit.
Eric Pickles
Lord Pickles considers his five years as secretary of state for communities and local government.
2021: The view from the Institute for Government
The year ends much as it began, with Covid cases soaring and people across the UK being told to avoid socialising and get vaccinated.
How to make a success of county devolution deals
The government's levelling up white paper must set a clear direction for county devolution deals.
Local enterprise partnerships
Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) are non-statutory bodies responsible for local economic development in England.