Institute for Government
Andy Burnham will surely become prime minister in a matter of weeks. But what kind of government would he lead and how can he prepare for the biggest job in British politics?
As Burnham sets out h...
This event is part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future?
Panellists will discuss how the design of a regulatory system can best bui...
This event is part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future?
An expert panel will explore the purpose of regulation, and particularly i...
This event is part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future?
Welcome
Opening remarks from Dr Hannah White OBE, Director and CEO of the...
Join us on 14 July at the Institute for Government (or online) for the sixth event in the IfG DevoLab series, held in partnership with the JUST Centre, at which speakers from three regions with dev...
Following the May 2026 local and devolved UK elections, Reform UK is running over 20 local authorities, has two regional mayors, and is the second-largest party in the Welsh parliament. But how wou...
The Institute for Government is pleased to welcome Dan Tomlinson MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, to share his experiences as the sole departmental minister for His Majesty’s Revenue and Cu...
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, opening the door to a possible challenge to prime minister Keir Starmer for the Labour Party leadership.
But if a leadership contest is triggered, ...
As Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election and a Labour leadership contest looks more likely, Dr Hannah White, IfG director and CEO, speaks to Sky News about why a well-prepared transition of ...
Dr Hannah White, IfG Director and CEO, speaks to Times Radio about why Keir Starmer should set the timetable for his departure from Number 10 and give his successor the opportunity to prepare for b...
The IfG DevoLab is dedicated to exploring the innovations enabled by devolution, learning from the results, and sharing the lessons so that places can take better decisions about how to use devolve...
Five years on from the merger of the Foreign Office and the Department for International Development, this is a pivotal moment for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The gover...
The Brexit Effect, edited by Sir Anthony Seldon, is a collection of over 30 essays on the impact of the referendum on whether the UK should stay in or leave the European Union. To discuss the book,...
Ministerial resignations, letters of no confidence, and Andy Burnham’s determination to return to Westminster have rocked Keir Starmer’s premiership. Plenty of twists and turn await in the coming w...
In today's King's Speech, it was announced that the government will bring forward proposals to strengthen and improve the civil service.
Alex Thomas, our Executive Director for Impact and Influenc...
Boys from families living on low-incomes have been ‘left behind’ in early years policy making for decades. Nearly three in five boys from low-income families are not reaching a good level of develo...
The Covid-19 pandemic saw the government spend hundreds of billions of pounds to buy PPE, keep businesses afloat and avoid mass redundancies. In the heat of this once-in-a-generation crisis, decisi...
While historically major social reforms – such as decriminalising homosexuality or legalising abortion – have been introduced through private members’ bills (PMBs), most backbench attempts to legis...
The children’s social care market is often described as “broken” – including by the government itself. Too many children end up in unsuitable settings, the quality of care varies sharply across the...
Danny Alexander, who was chief secretary to the Treasury during the 2010-15 coalition government, sits down with us to reflect on his time as a minister, what he is most proud of and his advice for...