Policy making
IfG Briefing: The First 100 Days – where next?
On 21 March it will have been 100 days since the 2019 General Election. Join IfG experts to discuss what the government has achieved so far.
The government’s consultation on tariffs will give it little guidance
The government is right to consult the public on its post-Brexit plans
The Renewable Heat Incentive report should resonate beyond Northern Ireland
The recommendations of the 'cash for ash' scandal report should be taken seriously on both sides of the Irish sea
How to build cross-party support for controversial policies
This panel debate assessed the pros and cons of different approaches to building cross-party support for controversial policies.
Getting Universal Credit to work better: a very modest start
Well below the big headlines in the budget, the government has made a start on getting Universal Credit to work better
Cancelling historical debt would improve the lives of Universal Credit claimants
Addressing the billions of pounds of historic debt in the social security system would improve lives – and help restore Universal Credit’s reputation
Radical Uncertainty: book launch with Mervyn King and John Kay
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Mervyn King and John Kay to discuss their new book – Radical Uncertainty.
Universal Credit: getting it to work better
The government should cancel or delay reclaiming billions of pounds of old benefit debt that is causing real hardship to Universal Credit claimants.
Carillion: two years on
Two years on from the collapse of Carillion, this panel discussed the findings of a new Institute for Government report assessing whether government h
Carillion: two years on
The Johnson government risks another Carillion if it doesn’t get behind the reforms put forward after the firm’s liquidation.