The general election campaign is in full swing. Politicians are vying to persuade the public that it is their party which is best placed to lead the UK to a brighter future. But none of the plans, pledges and policies being touted are credible unless they …
There is a large and growing backlog in both the Crown and magistrates’ courts. The pandemic was a significant driver of this, and particularly affected the ability of courts to deal with jury trials and the most complex cases. But again, the pandemic is …
The post-2016 growth of the civil service has left all but four departments larger than they were in 2010. The four that remain smaller than in 2010 are also the largest overall, with significant operational responsibilities: the Ministry of Justice, …
The next UK general election will be held on Thursday 4 July. Our analysis, explainers and events explore what happens before and during an election, how political parties and the civil service prepare for the outcome and what it means for government. Find …
For both day-to-day and investment spending, current plans imply tighter settlements for the next few years. Day-to-day spending is only set to increase by 1% per year in real terms. After accounting for commitments made to the NHS (through the 2023 …
A new Institute for Government report lays bare the scale and severity of the problems facing whichever party wins the general election. Published today, General Election 2024: The Precarious State of the State reveals – with new analysis – how …
Almost 10 years on from the Scottish independence referendum – which saw 55% of voters choose to remain within the union on an almost 85% turnout – independence remains a divisive topic. Polls have shown a higher level of support for independence since the …
Promising not to raise the UK’s main taxes has become a common theme of parties’ pitches to the electorate and this election is turning out to be no different. The Conservatives have ruled out increasing income tax, National Insurance contributions (NICs) …
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The UK government remains in place during the ‘short campaign’ period, the 25 working days from the dissolution of parliament to polling day. The incumbent government operates under restrictions that prevent new activity being initiated and government …
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Was Rishi Sunak’s rain-soaked speech on the steps of No.10 really only a week ago? We’ve had policy announcements, MPs stepping down, a spectacular fall from a paddle board, more MPs stepping down, Keir Starmer colliding with the Labour left, Rishi Sunak …
Whoever forms the next government will have ambitious plans for improving public services and the performance of the state, but will face challenging economic and fiscal circumstances. That means that, more than ever, how every pound of public money is …
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Central government’s over-reliance on competitive bidding to fund local and combined authorities is not working for anyone and inhibits local growth, warns a new Institute for Government report. Published today, Funding Local Growth in England sets out how …
Central government’s over-reliance on competitive bidding to fund local and combined authorities is not working for anyone and inhibits local growth. This report sets out how the next government can simplify the funding landscape for all local and combined …
It is a week since a rain-soaked Rishi Sunak called a general election. So what on earth is going? Does Rishi Sunak’s surprise decision make any more sense? Is the idea of national service going to win back the younger voters? Do the claims and counter- …
MPs are crucial in encouraging effective government. As well as representing their constituents, they play a key role in scrutinising government policy and legislation, and holding ministers to account. But we also know that the transition from PPC to MP …
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With attention focused on politicians, and politicians focused on winning votes, a general election campaign is an unusual time for civil servants. Their top priority remains serving the government of the day, but they must also prepare for a potential …
