Policy making
In conversation with Paul Tucker
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Paul Tucker, author of Unelected Power, for an in conversation event with Bronwen Maddox, Direct
Government must tackle bias in decision making
Recognising the problem is the first step. Departments must now find ways to stop bias creeping in to begin with.
How to be a minister
How can ministers responsible for infrastructure policy make better decisions?
Conservative Party Conference 2018
We have now announced a programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference. These will take place on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 October.
Labour Party Conference 2018
We have now announced a programme of events at the Labour Party Conference. These will take place on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 September.
Behavioural Government
Governments are increasingly using behavioural insights to design, enhance and reassess their policies and services.
Can the Government's new chief scientist transform the role of expert advice in Whitehall?
Departments commit to looking at how they can get most value from their Chief scientific advisers to improve how they use evidence.
How to build a long-term plan for infrastructure
How should the government respond to the National Infrastructure Assessment?
Behavioural Government
A new report was launched with remarks by Alex Chisholm, Permanent Secretary at BEIS.
A low-key year in Parliament, but it's not all Brexit's fault
The Government’s status as a minority—and Brexit—has significantly curtailed its legislative programme.