The government must better measure success across its school priorities and set out a clear long-term vision for the structure of the school system.

An initiative from the Institute for Government, dedicated to exploring the policy and governance innovations enabled by devolution.

Too little attention has been paid to how devolution deals are negotiated and implemented and how Whitehall should support them.

What the IfG DevoLab tells us about regional mayors and housing.

debates over tax rebates are fiscal policy, but also the political differences that greater devolution will create — and what they mean for the relationship between Whitehall and strategic authorities

Changes on tax, new powers and institutions show Burnham means business.

An initiative from the Institute for Government, dedicated to exploring the policy and governance innovations enabled by devolution.

What do Andy Burnham’s cabinet choices reveal about the priorities and direction of his new government?

Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

How to begin fixing SEND by making the system more joined-up.

An overwhelmed 10 Downing Street could be improved by creating No.10 North.

Join us in Sheffield to explore how mayors and local leaders can work together to create a shared vision for growth in their region.

A Labour leadership election can only be triggered if the leader resigns, or if 20% of MPs nominate a challenger.

The gains of opposition parties in the May 2026 local elections could make it harder for Labour’s regional mayors to deliver.