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The UK is forgetting the dull bit of climate change policy

The UK is forgetting the dull bit of climate change policy melissa.ittoo Fri, 31/07/2026 - 14:26 The Treasury needs to take the lead on how we adapt to the heat. 3 Comment Jill Rutter Institute for Government Yes The UK continues to struggle with the impacts of extreme heat and drought, with wildfires blazing and warnings dry conditions may linger until the autumn. Net zero Policy making Climate change Environment Economy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero No This piece was originall...

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Andy Burnham’s devolution announcement is a strong start on his priority agenda

Andy Burnham’s devolution announcement is a strong start on his priority agenda melissa.ittoo Fri, 31/07/2026 - 16:39 England Changes on tax, new powers and institutions show Burnham means business. 7 Comment Thomas Pope Institute for Government Yes Prime minister Andy Burnham and mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard speak at an event following the announcement that English mayors will be able to keep a share of the taxes collected in their area, giving communities greater control. Devolut...

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Six things we learned from Andy Burnham’s government formation

Six things we learned from Andy Burnham’s government formation jack.sanders Tue, 28/07/2026 - 13:51 What do Andy Burnham’s cabinet choices reveal about the priorities and direction of his new government? 11 Comment Dr Rebecca McKee Philip Nye Megan Bryer Institute for Government Yes Andy Burnham at his first Cabinet meeting Ministers Policy making Government reshuffle Data and digital Labour Prime minister Chief secretary to the prime minister Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Parliamentar...

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Burnham can’t take the politics out of social care reform

Burnham can’t take the politics out of social care reform cath.haddon Wed, 29/07/2026 - 18:04 The new PM will have to prioritise to make progress on social care during this parliament 5 Comment Stuart Hoddinott Institute for Government Yes Burnham's speech is a positive start to social care reform Public services Public sector Labour Prime minister Burnham government Number 10 No Burnham is right that the social care system has crumbled “while politicians pass it back and forth”. 5 https://ww...

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What happened to Liberal Democracy?

What happened to Liberal Democracy? jack.sanders Tue, 28/07/2026 - 11:09 2 CARLTON GARDENS Hybrid event Tuesday 15 September 2026, 07:00 INSTITUTE FOR GOVERNMENT Complex policy problems Economy Institute for Government Tuesday 15 September 2026, 06:00 BST Parliament and the constitution In conversation with Nobel Prize winner in economics, Daron Acemoglu. The Institute for Government is pleased to welcome Daron Acemoglu, the Nobel Prize-winning co-author of Why Nations Fail, to discuss his ne...

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Andy Burnham, Manchester and No10 North: How can the prime minister make his devolution agenda succeed?

Andy Burnham, Manchester and No10 North: How can the prime minister make his devolution agenda succeed? lauren.ornsby Thu, 23/07/2026 - 15:46 Hybrid event Tuesday 08 September 2026, 01:30 Manchester Machinery of government Government reform Labour Prime minister Institute for Government Tuesday 08 September 2026, 12:30 BST Civil service Policy making Parliament and the constitution An expert panel assesses Andy Burnham’s plans to lead the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever see...

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Andy Burnham: How is the new prime minister changing the direction of government?

Andy Burnham: How is the new prime minister changing the direction of government? maddie.messenger Fri, 24/07/2026 - 07:37 Online event Thursday 30 July 2026, 01:50 Cabinet Institute for Government Thursday 30 July 2026, 01:00 BST Parliament and the constitution An IfG expert webinar assess Andy Burnham's first decisions as prime minister. One week on from becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham has now appointed his cabinet, reshuffled ministers, launched a series of machinery of government ch...

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He wants to be adored – Burnham’s people-pleasing policy debut

He wants to be adored – Burnham’s people-pleasing policy debut sam.macrory Fri, 24/07/2026 - 10:04 Podcast Institute for Government Civil service Machinery of government Government reshuffle Labour Prime minister Burnham government Number 10 Cabinet Office Andy Burnham finally takes over No.10 with promises to focus on the cost of living and to make politics better. Can he succeed? Is he the ruthless leader portended by his clear-out of Starmerites, or someone more conciliatory? And how will ...

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Demolishing DSIT risks losing focus, expertise and coordination

Demolishing DSIT risks losing focus, expertise and coordination sam.macrory Fri, 24/07/2026 - 10:23 The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology made sense. 4 Comment Heloise Dunlop Institute for Government No Former prime minister Rishi Sunak, who created DSIT, speaks at the AI Safety Summit. Civil service Civil service reform Machinery of government Artificial intelligence Science and technology Labour Burnham government Sunak government Department for Science, Innovation and Techn...

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The government must focus on public protection when it comes to prison releases

The government must focus on public protection when it comes to prison releases sam.macrory Fri, 24/07/2026 - 10:40 There are no easy answers to meeting the prison capacity challenge. 5 Comment Cassia Rowland Institute for Government Yes With prisons nearing capacity, early releases are the only credible solution – the question is who, how and when. Public services Prisons Labour Prime minister Burnham government Starmer government Ministry of Justice No Once again, a new prime minister faces...

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The industrial strategy – and what Andy Burnham should do about it

The industrial strategy – and what Andy Burnham should do about it jack.sanders Fri, 24/07/2026 - 15:37 How does the industrial strategy fit with the prime minister’s re-industrialisation and devolution aims? 9 Comment Giles Wilkes Institute for Government Yes A new prime minister should demand a focused think about what the industrial strategy is for. Public finances Industrial strategy Infrastructure Energy Business Labour Burnham government No The new prime minister Andy Burnham has restor...

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Government and academia: How government can better engage with researchers

Government and academia: How government can better engage with researchers melissa.ittoo Mon, 20/07/2026 - 10:30 1 Report Teodor Grama Patrick McAlary Saudamini Sigdel Institute for Government No Policy making Academia IfG Academy No Policy making is at its best when it is open to external evidence, insight and expertise. Government has made great strides in opening itself up to inputs from the UK’s world-leading university sector – but it can do still more. The Institute’s latest report expl...

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