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Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises?

Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises? maddie.messenger Tue, 12/05/2026 - 12:28 2 Carlton Gardens, London Hybrid event Thursday 11 June 2026, 01:30 Institute for Government Accountability Public sector Government transparency Institute for Government Thursday 11 June 2026, 12:30 BST Ministers Coronavirus Our expert panel explore what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balance ahead of the next crisis. Register now The Covid-19 pandemic saw the government s...

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The significance of the 2026 elections for UK government

The significance of the 2026 elections for UK government sam.macrory Sat, 09/05/2026 - 14:10 The fracturing of British politics is a phenomenon that is here to stay. 5 Comment Hannah White Institute for Government Yes Keir Starmer has said he will not step down after a bad night for Labour in last week's devolved and local elections. Devolution Local elections Scottish independence Electoral reform Intergovernmental relations Labour Plaid Cymru Scottish National Party Reform UK First minister...

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Geopolitics

A Royal visit full of pomp and ceremony signified little

A Royal visit full of pomp and ceremony signified little jack.sanders Wed, 06/05/2026 - 14:35 King Charles’s visit to the US exposed the limits of the UK’s influence. 4 Comment Jill Rutter Institute for Government Yes For all the pageantry on show, the King's visit achieved nothing of substance. International relations Parliament and the constitution Global Britain NATO International development Foreign affairs United States Monarchy The Crown No The King and Queen’s visit to the US was a dip...

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The next Scottish and Welsh governments are likely to put constitutional change back on the agenda

The next Scottish and Welsh governments are likely to put constitutional change back on the agenda will.driscoll Wed, 06/05/2026 - 16:32 The results of Thursday's elections could increase strain on Westminster–devolved relations. 5 Comment Megan Isaac Harriet Shaw Institute for Government Yes Independence features prominently in Scotland’s election campaign. Devolution Local elections Scottish independence New government Scottish National Party Plaid Cymru Starmer government No While a focus ...

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A clear sense of purpose can make ministers’ difficult job worthwhile

A clear sense of purpose can make ministers’ difficult job worthwhile will.driscoll Thu, 07/05/2026 - 01:01 Steve Baker, Danny Alexander and Gillian Keegan reflect on their ministerial careers. 4 Comment Megan Bryer Institute for Government Yes Steve Baker, Danny Alexander and Gillian Keegan all spoke to the IfG about their experiences of being in office. Ministers Brexit Public bodies Cabinet Education and skills Complex policy problems Civil servants Conservative Liberal Democrat No Being a...

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Lessons from the assisted dying bill: Are private members bills a good way to change the law?

Lessons from the assisted dying bill: Are private members bills a good way to change the law? lauren.ornsby Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:24 2 Carlton Gardens, London, SW1Y 5AA Starmer government Hybrid event Thursday 04 June 2026, 01:30 Institute for Government Parliamentary procedure Parliamentary scrutiny Labour Institute for Government Thursday 04 June 2026, 12:30 BST Parliament and the constitution An expert panel considers how MPs outside of government can fulfil their role as legislators. Regis...

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Technology

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum will.driscoll Tue, 05/05/2026 - 12:56 The DRCF is a voluntary forum comprising four UK regulators with remits covering digital regulation. 4 Explainer Daniel Howes Matthew Gill Institute for Government Yes The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum was established in 2020. Regulation Business Data and digital Arm's-length bodies No What is the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum? The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) is a voluntary forum comprisin...

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Healthcare

Joined-up policy making: Lessons from the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy 1998-2010

Joined-up policy making: Lessons from the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy 1998-2010 will.driscoll Fri, 01/05/2026 - 00:10 1 Case study Moira Wallace Institute for Government No The Teenage Pregnancy Strategy drastically improved outcomes for young people across its 10 years. Policy making Complex policy problems Missions Health Labour Blair government Starmer government Joined-up policy making: Lessons from the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy 1998-2010 No The Starmer government came to office pledging ...

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Leasehold reform is an opportunity to set a better record on housing regulation

Leasehold reform is an opportunity to set a better record on housing regulation jack.sanders Fri, 01/05/2026 - 12:07 The government has a chance to show housing regulations can be made to work. 4 Comment Sophie Metcalfe Institute for Government Yes Success requires careful scrutiny and adjusting to delivery issues as they emerge. Policy making Housing Regional economic growth Levelling up Complex policy problems Labour Starmer government Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government N...

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The government’s crisis response is gaining pace – but so is the crisis

The government’s crisis response is gaining pace – but so is the crisis jack.sanders Fri, 01/05/2026 - 14:32 Ministers and officials are no strangers to working under pressure. How can they do it well? 4 Comment Rosa Hodgkin Tim Durrant Institute for Government Yes Rachel Reeves and Ed Miliband sit down with petrol energy suppliers. Policy making Ministers Supporting policy making Energy Energy Security Strategy Labour Starmer government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero No There ca...

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Is Keir Starmer in the last chance saloon?

Is Keir Starmer in the last chance saloon? melissa.ittoo Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:02 James Lyons, former No.10 director of communications, joins the podcast to assess the PM's options to get the government's agenda back on track. 1 Podcast Institute for Government No Parliament and the constitution International relations Public services Ethical standards Parliamentary procedure Parliamentary scrutiny Foreign affairs Social care Public sector Local government Labour Prime minister Starmer governm...

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