Hetan Shah

Why following the science won’t be enough to build a better future after coronavirus
05 Oct 2020 Coronavirus
Why following the science won’t be enough to build a better future after coronavirus
Policymakers will need the full power of the humanities and social sciences to deliver an inclusive, equitable and sustainable pandemic recovery, says Hetan Shah of the British Academy
Hetan Shah: why the election showed purdah rules need to be reformed
17 Nov 2017 Government Tax Profession
Hetan Shah: why the election showed purdah rules need to be reformed

When even reports on albatross observation are being suppressed, it’s clear that existing purdah regulations must change
Hetan Shah: Lessons for Whitehall from the migration statistics fiasco
29 Aug 2017 Brexit
Hetan Shah: Lessons for Whitehall from the migration statistics fiasco

The revelation that the number of students overstaying their visa is much lower than expected exposes the impact of bad data in policymaking. More must be done to address poor quality figures to ensure the government is not caught out again