Policy making blind spots: Why some children are left behind from the start Our report looks at the five systemic policy making failures that lead to some groups being left behind at age 5, in the context of Labour opportunity mission www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

EVENT | How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan? 📅 Tuesday 20 Jan, 12:30-13:30 Join us online with Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström @novartis.bsky.social, @njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...

Amid some v good initiatives, lots of the longstanding problems with the civil service got worse again in the past year. If the government wants to 'rewire the state' it needs to set out what that means for the workforce. 👇Sneak peek at some of our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report, out in Jan.

The government is following through on its pledge to rebalance funding to the places that need it most. Though, with limited funding, it has required the government to make tough decisions about who loses www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/deli...

As ministers turn to civil servants for fast advice, it is vital to understand how to do it well. Our report explores how civil servants can deliver rapid yet robust policies in compressed timeframes www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Public appointments are being streamlined. But will it work? The success of the updated governance code depends on ministers and departments putting it into practice www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/publ...

The view from the IfG: Policy making, public services and public bodies Carolyn Quinn, former presenter of the BBC’s Westminster Hour, will be in conversation with our programme directors to discuss their verdict on the government’s performance. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

The government is delivering a radical rebalancing of funding towards more deprived councils The Local Government Funding Settlement shows the government is making a major change to how funding is allocated to local authorities www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/deli...

In conversation with Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB The government's Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care will discuss her work across the public sector with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

Elections 2026: How could votes in England, Scotland and Wales reshape British politics? With Kezia Dugdale uofgpolicy.bsky.social, Guto Harri, @akashpaun.bsky.social, @luketryl.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

Next on our Government 2026 IfG Annual Conference agenda: Rewiring the state: Is the government making any progress? With andyburnham.bsky.social, Lord Michael Gove, Rowena Mason, @alexgathomas.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

Government 2026: IfG's annual conference Join us for our first panel: Is the centre of government built to deliver? With Sir Sajid Javid, @officialedballs.bsky.social, @kellyipsosuk.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social Baroness Ayesha Hazarika www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

The government is following through on its pledge to rebalance funding to the places that need it most. Though, with limited funding, it has required the government to make tough decisions about who loses www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/deli...

2025 in review: Starmer's year of drama In our latest episode of Inside Briefing, the IfG team and the Financial Times’s public policy editor Chris Smyth look back on an eventful 12 months and pick out the big moments of 2025. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

On Tuesday 13 January we are going to be hosting Government 2026, our annual conference, which brings together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2026. So what do we have lined up? 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

PODCAST 🎙️ 2025 in review: Starmer's year of drama The IfG team and the FT's @chris-smyth.bsky.social pick out the big moments of the last 12 months – the big political developments, and the key appointments that could shape the year ahead www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

GOVERNMENT 2026 | A keynote speech from Rt Hon Mel Stride MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer 📅 Tuesday 13 January, 16:30–17:15 Join us online at our annual conference to hear Mel Stride's speech followed by a Q&A with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social zurl.co/uWeXV

In conversation with Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB 📅 Tuesday 13 January Join us at Government 2026 to hear the Chair of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care discuss her work with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social zurl.co/yHPzP

Elections 2026: How could votes in England, Scotland and Wales reshape British politics? Join us at Government 2026 on Tuesday 13 January when we will discuss with @kezdugdale.bsky.social, Guto Harri, @akashpaun.bsky.social @luketryl.bsky.social zurl.co/b2u77

The government has adopted some long-standing Institute for Government recommendations to speed up public appointments, but a recent investigation raises concerns about how the process is run zurl.co/tqOGF

Rewiring the state: Is the government making any progress? Join us at Government 2026 on Tuesday 13 Jan to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social, Michael Gove, Rowena Mason, @alexgathomas.bsky.social discuss the govt's attempts to reform the civil service zurl.co/3RCn9

The UK’s system of public inquiries is no longer fit for purpose Government reforms to inquiries need to address the role played by ministers zurl.co/uiXEk

How well do No.10 and the Treasury work together to deliver the government's economic priorities? Join us on Tuesday 13 Jan as we explore the centre of government with Ed Balls, @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social and Sajid Javid zurl.co/7Rycm

PODCAST 🎙️ It has been quite some year for Keir Starmer and his team – and for British politics more generally. From reshuffles to resets, the rise of Reform and rewiring the state, @chris-smyth.bsky.social joins us to review Starmer's year of drama zurl.co/VPiYd

2026 is set to be a hugely significant year for Keir Starmer’s government and British politics. So what are the big questions facing government? Join us on Tuesday 13 November for Government 2026, our annual conference. Register to attend online zurl.co/ql7Jd

PODCAST 🎙️ 2025 in review: Starmer's year of drama The IfG team and the FT's @chris-smyth.bsky.social pick out the big moments of the last 12 months – the big political developments, and the key appointments that could shape the year ahead www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

Rewiring the state: Is the government making any progress? Join us at Government 2026 on Tuesday 13 Jan to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social, Michael Gove, Rowena Mason @alexgathomas.bsky.social discuss the govt's attempts to reform the civil service www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

Christmas has come early! You can now read all about the new public bodies set up by Labour since coming to power, as well as the proposed bodies still in the works, in our updated tracker. #festive www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/pu...

The government has set broadly the right destination for the homelessness system, but the changes it proposes aren’t enough to get it there, says @amberdellar.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

GOVERNMENT 2026 | A keynote speech from Rt Hon Mel Stride MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer 📅 Tuesday 13 January, 16:30–17:15 Join us online at our annual conference to hear Mel Stride's speech followed by a Q&A with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

How can the government ensure inquiries are set up to succeed? Early decisions can set inquiries off on the wrong path. Our report makes a series of recommendations for reforms designed to ensure inquiries are fit for purpose www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

The government is delivering a radical rebalancing of funding towards more deprived councils www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/deli...

Join online our expert panel which will explore NHS reorganisation – including the abolition of NHS England, DHSC integration, and evolving role of Integrated Care Boards – to make the 10-Year Health Plan workable. @novartis.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...

The government is following through on its pledge to rebalance funding to the places that need it most, writes @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social. Though, with limited funding, it has required the government to make tough decisions about who loses www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/delivering-r...

WEBINAR | How can the government make a success of the abolition of NHS England? Join our webinar to explore the risks and opportunities associated with abolishing NHS England. @markgdayan.bsky.social @sjanereed.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

EVENT | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales @prifweinidog.gov.wales joins us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution. Tickets here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...

Public inquiry reform must be targeted at the right problems www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/publ...

Is the centre of government built to deliver? 📅 Tuesday 13 January Join us at Government 2026 to hear Ed Balls, Kelly Beaver @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social, Sajid Javid explore the relationship between No.10 and the Treasury www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

The government’s National Plan to End Homelessness sets out an ambitious vision for the homelessness system, but it risks remaining aspirational unless the government makes more substantial reforms. Read our comment from @amberdellar.bsky.social 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

📝Our new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report with @jackpannell.bsky.social & @emmanorris.bsky.social out today sets out out the underlying problems with the way public inquiries are established We argue ministers need better support to make informed decisions about how an inquiry should be set up

NEW | How can the government ensure inquiries are set up to succeed? Early decisions can set inquiries off on the wrong path. Our report makes a series of recommendations for reforms designed to ensure inquiries are fit for purpose www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Actions fall short of ambition in the government’s new homelessness strategy The government has set broadly the right destination for the homelessness system, but the changes it aren’t enough proposes to get it there, says @amberdellar.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

For those eager to know more, here's the updated explainer, which goes into a bit more detail (i.e. more charts!): www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/ci... @instituteforgovernment.org.uk

New Report | Policy making blind spots: Why some children are left behind from the start The systemic policy-making failures that have contributed to a sharp ‘cliff-edge’ in attainment levels. @nehaldavison.bsky.social @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Public appointments are being streamlined. But will it work? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/publ...

The government has adopted some long-standing Institute for Government recommendations to speed up public appointments, but a recent investigation raises concerns about how the process is run www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/publ...

In conversation with Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB 📅 Tuesday 13 January Join us at Government 2026 to hear the Chair of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care discuss her work with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

NEW report from @nehaldavison.bsky.social and I. Why have successive governments failed to tackle persistent inequalities in early years outcomes? We set out 5 systemic policy making failures that lead to some children being 'left behind'. 🧵⬇️ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

The updated Governance Code for Public Appointments is a major step forward - good to see many previous IfG recommendations taken on board. There is more to do, however, as shown by recent antics at DCMS. My and @drmatthewgill.bsky.social 's thoughts below👇

Public appointments are being streamlined. But will it work? The success of the updated governance code depends on ministers and departments putting it into practice. Read the new comment from @howesdaniel.bsky.social @drmatthewgill.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/publ...