Policy making
The government’s integrated review describes but does not resolve foreign policy tensions
In implementing the “integrated review” of security, defence, development and foreign policy, the government will need to resolve tensions
Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP: in conversation with Bronwen Maddox
Jesse Norman MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, discussed the government’s plans to “transform” the UK’s infrastructure networks.
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
Data Bites #17: Getting things done with data in government
This month's Data Bites featured presentations on how digitalisation should reshape energy, the ethics of data collection and vehicle activity.
How governments use evidence to make transport policy
The government’s ambitious transport plans will falter unless policy makers improve the way they identify and use evidence to inform their decisions.
Ministers should not promise a revolution from civil service relocation
Ministers should not give the impression that relocation alone will transform decision making
What does the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy mean for the UK?
This Institute for Government event discussed how the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy will shape the government
Data Bites #16: Getting things done with data in government
Speakers from NHSX, the Office for National Statistics and No.10's Data Science Team share their work on data in government.
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.