Experts voice fears as Ethics and Integrity Commission goes live
14 Oct Policy

Experts voice fears as Ethics and Integrity Commission goes live

Successor body to Committee on Standards in Public Life “needs full independence and statutory footing”, anti-corruption organisations warn
by Jim Dunton
EHRC reminds departments of equality duties
25 Nov Policy
EHRC reminds departments of equality duties
DWP hires former health secretary to probe NEETs ‘crisis’
11 Nov Policy
DWP hires former health secretary to probe NEETs ‘crisis’
Think tank floats plans for standalone Department for the Prime Minister
04 Nov Policy
Think tank floats plans for standalone Department for the Prime Minister
DBT offers £130k for DG to lead on industrial strategy
12 Aug 2024 Policy
DBT offers £130k for DG to lead on industrial strategy
Successful candidate will need "exceptional personal credibility" to work with businesses, academics and civil servants
Be curious, focus on what you know and stress test: A guide to policy development
12 Aug 2024 Policy
Be curious, focus on what you know and stress test: A guide to policy development
The early stages of the policy-development cycle can be overwhelming. Here's a framework to help
Can Labour’s plans for a ‘mission-driven government’ succeed? A veteran's view
07 Aug 2024 Policy
Can Labour’s plans for a ‘mission-driven government’ succeed? A veteran's view
Labour has promised a mission-based approach to government. Owen Pritchard, a military – and political – veteran, explains why the new administration needs to back up the rhetoric with the right mindset.
Involving the public in policymaking can help restore trust in our political institutions. Here's how to do it
05 Aug 2024 Policy
Involving the public in policymaking can help restore trust in our political institutions. Here's how to do it
From setting up a central hub of participatory policymaking expertise to introducing a Duty to Consider Participation, here are some of Demos and Involve's recommendations for embedding public participation in national policymaking
Defra launches rapid review of Environmental Improvement Plan
01 Aug 2024 Policy
Defra launches rapid review of Environmental Improvement Plan
Work on new strategy begins as watchdog says government is "off track" to meet the plan's goals to protect nature and public health
Reeves commits to spending review every two years
29 Jul 2024 Policy
Reeves commits to spending review every two years
Chancellor announces next spending review date and fiscal-planning reforms
Book review: Neil Lee’s Innovation for the Masses is an ideal book for policymakers
22 Jul 2024 Policy
Book review: Neil Lee’s Innovation for the Masses is an ideal book for policymakers
Can we drive innovation and also build greater equality? This solution-focused guide suggests so
Covid Inquiry calls for 'fundamental reform' to civil emergency planning
18 Jul 2024 Policy
Covid Inquiry calls for 'fundamental reform' to civil emergency planning
Inquiry's module 1 report calls for "radical simplification" of processes and structures and a new statutory body
Climate advisers urge ministers to undo Sunak ‘damage’
18 Jul 2024 Policy
Climate advisers urge ministers to undo Sunak ‘damage’
Climate Change Committee also says climate adaptation “must become fundamental aspect of policymaking across all departments”
King's Speech: Government will introduce duty of candour for public servants
17 Jul 2024 Policy
King's Speech: Government will introduce duty of candour for public servants
Plan confirmed in King's Speech as one of several "steps to help rebuild trust and foster respect"
Starmer launches 'root and branch' defence review
16 Jul 2024 Policy
Starmer launches 'root and branch' defence review
Former New Labour defence secretary George Robertson will lead exercise, which will report in "first half of 2025"
'No more beating up the civil service': McFadden promises officials a 'richer, more rewarding experience'
11 Jul 2024 Policy
'No more beating up the civil service': McFadden promises officials a 'richer, more rewarding experience'
Labour intends to create a culture of innovation and “learning as you go” for civil servants, CDL says