Public finances
Rishi Sunak’s pivot to tax cuts reveals No10’s search for an economic argument
The prime minister’s speech sets out five new economic promises – and has shifted the discussion about tax cuts.
Autumn statement frenzy shows why we should only have one fiscal event a year
Jeremy Hunt should hold on to his reputation for economic competence.
What can we expect from the autumn statement?
The Expert Factor team preview Wednesday’s big event in parliament and ask what difference the autumn statement might make.
Forcing the NHS to reallocate capital spending is a false economy
The Sunak government is still choosing short-term fixes over long-term solutions.
Boris Johnson's orgy of narcissism
The BBC’s health reporter Jim Reed joins the team to work out what we’ve learnt from the Covid Inquiry evidence sessions and WhatsApp messages.
Rachel Reeves' book launch: key takeaways
The shadow chancellor reaffirmed her position on fiscal discipline in an IfG event in October
Rishi Sunak’s first year as prime minister: the IfG verdict
How has Rishi Sunak fared in his first 365 days as the UK’s prime minister? The IfG expert team weigh up the progress he has – or has not – made.
In conversation with Rachel Reeves MP: The Women Who Made Modern Economics
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Rachel Reeves MP to discuss her new book – The Women Who Made Modern Economics.
Why is the UK so bad at infrastructure?
The Expert Factor team take a deep dive into what goes wrong when the UK wants to build big things.
Keir Starmer’s narrative has some major plot holes to fill
Labour still needs to set out its policies and a plan for implementation.