Policy making
Parliament must ensure that the government delivers on the Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations
The HCLG select committee must hold the government accountable for implementing the recommendations made by the Grenfell Inquiry.
Data Bites #6: Getting things done with data in government
At this month's Data Bites, we heard from The Legal Education Foundation on Digital Justice, as well as the Food Standards Agency and the NAO.
Conservative Party Conference 2019, Manchester
The Institute for Government was at the 2019 Conservative Party Conference. Find out about our programme of events.
Labour Party Conference 2019, Brighton
The Institute for Government will be at the 2019 Labour Party Conference. Find out about our programme of events.
The spending review: how government should manage spending and performance
The Institute for Government hosted a discussion on spending, performance and the role of the Treasury with Sir Michael Barber.
The Treasury’s responsibility for the results of public spending
Public spending is often wasteful, with the government failing to set out clear spending intentions and taking decisions without clear information.
Data Bites #5: Getting things done with data in government
At this month's event, we heard from the speakers from Indesser, the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Justice.
The independent review of High Speed 2 is unlikely to change minds
The independent review of HS2 is asking the right questions, but its short timescale means the review is unlikely to shift the debate.
Labour’s insourcing policy shows need for better evidence on who delivers services
Labour’s insourcing policy deserves thoughtful engagement – but it also underlines how future governments need to base decisions on better evidence.
More “bobbies on the beat” are unlikely to reduce crime
Reducing crime requires a more nuanced solution than Boris Johnson’s pledge to put more police on the streets.