Cath Haddon
@cathhaddon.bsky.social
Programme Director for IFG Academy @instituteforgov.bsky.social
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We've now had several formal pre-budget announcements (following weeks of speculation, which Treasury 'officially' declines to comment on). Our autumn budget live blog has a list of them (+ our piece making the case for a tourist tax back in July)
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025: Rachel Reeves prepares to announce tax measures | Institute for Government
IfG experts analyse Reeves' budget and explore what the chancellor's plans for the economy, tax and spending mean.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We've now had several formal pre-budget announcements (following weeks of speculation, which Treasury 'officially' declines to comment on). Our autumn budget live blog has a list of them (+ our piece making the case for a tourist tax back in July)
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
I suspect after this experience they probably will want to avoid 'going long' in future. But i am not confident that future budgets will very soon be examples of 'normal methods of policy-making', no.
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I suspect after this experience they probably will want to avoid 'going long' in future. But i am not confident that future budgets will very soon be examples of 'normal methods of policy-making', no.
Our budget experts @gemmatetlow.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social
@drbenpaxton.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social
and @martha-ford.bsky.social will be watching, posting, charting and commenting throughout tomorrow.
@drbenpaxton.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social
and @martha-ford.bsky.social will be watching, posting, charting and commenting throughout tomorrow.
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our budget experts @gemmatetlow.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social
@drbenpaxton.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social
and @martha-ford.bsky.social will be watching, posting, charting and commenting throughout tomorrow.
@drbenpaxton.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social
and @martha-ford.bsky.social will be watching, posting, charting and commenting throughout tomorrow.
It feels like budget has been going for weeks but a good live-blog starts the day before. Lots from @instituteforgovernment.org.uk before the big day
▪️What has govt already announced?
▪️Will they change fiscal strategy?
▪️What to look out for on tax?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
▪️What has govt already announced?
▪️Will they change fiscal strategy?
▪️What to look out for on tax?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025: Rachel Reeves prepares to announce tax measures | Institute for Government
IfG experts analyse Reeves' budget and explore what the chancellor's plans for the economy, tax and spending mean.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It feels like budget has been going for weeks but a good live-blog starts the day before. Lots from @instituteforgovernment.org.uk before the big day
▪️What has govt already announced?
▪️Will they change fiscal strategy?
▪️What to look out for on tax?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
▪️What has govt already announced?
▪️Will they change fiscal strategy?
▪️What to look out for on tax?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
Pleased to have written an op-ed for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social outlining some of the lessons from our new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report, Ministers Reflect on the Treasury.
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Ministers’ own words are instructive on what has to change in the Treasury
HMT is a big beast in need of some housetraining but ministers outside the department also need to learn how to make the Treasury work for them
www.civilserviceworld.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Pleased to have written an op-ed for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social outlining some of the lessons from our new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report, Ministers Reflect on the Treasury.
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
In a new departure, we @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are going to be live blogging the Budget all through tomorrow. The live blog is now live and we will be sharing our pre-Budget thoughts there, followed by responses once we hear the CX's speech www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025: Rachel Reeves prepares to announce tax measures | Institute for Government
IfG experts analyse Reeves' budget and explore what the chancellor's plans for the economy, tax and spending mean.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In a new departure, we @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are going to be live blogging the Budget all through tomorrow. The live blog is now live and we will be sharing our pre-Budget thoughts there, followed by responses once we hear the CX's speech www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
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"My one piece of advice would be to avoid flying kites, putting stories out there with the intention of testing public opinion."
ICYMI on Inside Briefing, former spad to Philip Hammond, Giles Winn, gave his advice to the chancellor on how to roll the pitch for big changes ahead of a budget.
ICYMI on Inside Briefing, former spad to Philip Hammond, Giles Winn, gave his advice to the chancellor on how to roll the pitch for big changes ahead of a budget.
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"My one piece of advice would be to avoid flying kites, putting stories out there with the intention of testing public opinion."
ICYMI on Inside Briefing, former spad to Philip Hammond, Giles Winn, gave his advice to the chancellor on how to roll the pitch for big changes ahead of a budget.
ICYMI on Inside Briefing, former spad to Philip Hammond, Giles Winn, gave his advice to the chancellor on how to roll the pitch for big changes ahead of a budget.
Reposted by Cath Haddon
Listen to the full response to @jillongovt.bsky.social's budget questions on the Political Currency podcast with Ed Balls and George Osborne 🎧👇 youtu.be/PxKzXaM7hjI
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Listen to the full response to @jillongovt.bsky.social's budget questions on the Political Currency podcast with Ed Balls and George Osborne 🎧👇 youtu.be/PxKzXaM7hjI
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Great new job going at IfG - check out all the details below!
Work with us! 🚨 We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to lead the business function within our partnerships team.
⏰ Applications close on Monday 8 December at 11:00.
Find out more about the role and how to apply www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
⏰ Applications close on Monday 8 December at 11:00.
Find out more about the role and how to apply www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Great new job going at IfG - check out all the details below!
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Rachel Reeves told the FT how helpful she's found Jeremy Hunt's advice on being chancellor - I wonder if this is one of the things they've discussed?
From the great new IfG report from Shaina and Paddy - essential reading ahead of the Budget!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
From the great new IfG report from Shaina and Paddy - essential reading ahead of the Budget!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Rachel Reeves told the FT how helpful she's found Jeremy Hunt's advice on being chancellor - I wonder if this is one of the things they've discussed?
From the great new IfG report from Shaina and Paddy - essential reading ahead of the Budget!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
From the great new IfG report from Shaina and Paddy - essential reading ahead of the Budget!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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WEBINAR | Autumn budget 2025: What is Rachel Reeves’ plan for the economy?
Just hours after Rachel Reeves sets out the budget to parliament, our IfG experts will share their instant and essential analysis of the chancellor’s plans.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/autumn...
Just hours after Rachel Reeves sets out the budget to parliament, our IfG experts will share their instant and essential analysis of the chancellor’s plans.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/autumn...
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
WEBINAR | Autumn budget 2025: What is Rachel Reeves’ plan for the economy?
Just hours after Rachel Reeves sets out the budget to parliament, our IfG experts will share their instant and essential analysis of the chancellor’s plans.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/autumn...
Just hours after Rachel Reeves sets out the budget to parliament, our IfG experts will share their instant and essential analysis of the chancellor’s plans.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/autumn...
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On Wednesday Rachel Reeves will deliver her second budget as chancellor.
So what can we expect? From fiscal and tax strategies to the cost of living and public services, our IfG experts set out six things to look out for www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
So what can we expect? From fiscal and tax strategies to the cost of living and public services, our IfG experts set out six things to look out for www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
Rachel Reeves’s budget 2025: The IfG’s six things to look out for | Institute for Government
What can we expect from the chancellor’s second budget?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
On Wednesday Rachel Reeves will deliver her second budget as chancellor.
So what can we expect? From fiscal and tax strategies to the cost of living and public services, our IfG experts set out six things to look out for www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
So what can we expect? From fiscal and tax strategies to the cost of living and public services, our IfG experts set out six things to look out for www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
Currently on Times Radio debating the Budget with Kwasi Kwarteng and @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social !
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Currently on Times Radio debating the Budget with Kwasi Kwarteng and @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social !
Will the government change its fiscal strategy?
What is the tax strategy?
What will we learn about the plans for public services?
The IfG public finances team set out the key questions they will be looking for in the 2025 budget.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
What is the tax strategy?
What will we learn about the plans for public services?
The IfG public finances team set out the key questions they will be looking for in the 2025 budget.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
Rachel Reeves’s budget 2025: The IfG’s six things to look out for | Institute for Government
What can we expect from the chancellor’s second budget?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Will the government change its fiscal strategy?
What is the tax strategy?
What will we learn about the plans for public services?
The IfG public finances team set out the key questions they will be looking for in the 2025 budget.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
What is the tax strategy?
What will we learn about the plans for public services?
The IfG public finances team set out the key questions they will be looking for in the 2025 budget.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II
Our IfG experts unpack what the inquiry's report tells us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Our IfG experts unpack what the inquiry's report tells us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II | Institute for Government
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II
Our IfG experts unpack what the inquiry's report tells us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Our IfG experts unpack what the inquiry's report tells us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
What are the legal implications of Labour’s new asylum reforms?
Former permanent secretary of the Government Legal Department @sirjjkc.bsky.social examines some of the main legal implications of the proposals www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...
Former permanent secretary of the Government Legal Department @sirjjkc.bsky.social examines some of the main legal implications of the proposals www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...
What are the legal implications of Labour’s new asylum reforms? | Institute for Government
Some of the government’s proposals are thin on details, others are likely to be tested in the courts.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
What are the legal implications of Labour’s new asylum reforms?
Former permanent secretary of the Government Legal Department @sirjjkc.bsky.social examines some of the main legal implications of the proposals www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...
Former permanent secretary of the Government Legal Department @sirjjkc.bsky.social examines some of the main legal implications of the proposals www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...
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Excellent write-up from @tevyemarkson.bsky.social at @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk event earlier this week on the fast stream and how it can deliver more for the civil service.
Watch the full event here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/civil-...
Watch the full event here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/civil-...
How can the Fast Stream get better?
Ex-Fast Stream boss and other experts discuss how the programme can be improved and efforts that are already under way
www.civilserviceworld.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Excellent write-up from @tevyemarkson.bsky.social at @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk event earlier this week on the fast stream and how it can deliver more for the civil service.
Watch the full event here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/civil-...
Watch the full event here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/civil-...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
New comment: Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II - from myself and other @instituteforgovernment.org.uk colleagues
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II | Institute for Government
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New comment: Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II - from myself and other @instituteforgovernment.org.uk colleagues
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
We're live with our rapid response webinar on the second module report of the UK Covid Inquiry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RM...
The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making?
YouTube video by Institute for Government
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November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We're live with our rapid response webinar on the second module report of the UK Covid Inquiry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RM...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
The Covid Inquiry report has argued that government should have learnt lessons in mid-2020 to prepare for the second wave www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/ther...
There needs to be a rapid review on coronavirus as part of a full public inquiry | Institute for Government
A rapid review into the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis is also essential to be better prepared for a second wave
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Covid Inquiry report has argued that government should have learnt lessons in mid-2020 to prepare for the second wave www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/ther...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
As the covid inquiry gears up for Module 9 on economic policy, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and I have a new @ukri.org-funded @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out on Epi-econ modelling for pandemics. We set out why govt needs to invest now 1/🧵
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Combined epidemiological and economic modelling | Institute for Government
The pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As the covid inquiry gears up for Module 9 on economic policy, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and I have a new @ukri.org-funded @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out on Epi-econ modelling for pandemics. We set out why govt needs to invest now 1/🧵
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Reposted by Cath Haddon
This afternoon my colleagues at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be discussing the second covid inquiry report. Join us online at lunchtime & bring your questions - see you there!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making and political governance? | Institute for Government
Join our IfG experts webinar to unpack the Covid Inquiry's findings and explore their implications for future governance.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This afternoon my colleagues at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be discussing the second covid inquiry report. Join us online at lunchtime & bring your questions - see you there!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
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TOMORROW | The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making and political governance?
Join us at 12:30 as @timdurrant.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social unpack the inquiry's findings
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
Join us at 12:30 as @timdurrant.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social unpack the inquiry's findings
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
TOMORROW | The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making and political governance?
Join us at 12:30 as @timdurrant.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social unpack the inquiry's findings
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
Join us at 12:30 as @timdurrant.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social unpack the inquiry's findings
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
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"I'm certain the final beckons." ⚽🏆
@johnswinney.bsky.social dropped by the podcast studio today to discuss the political context in Scotland ahead of the UK budget, the SNP’s vision for Scotland’s future – and of course, the football.
Look out for the full episode in your podcast feed soon 🎧
@johnswinney.bsky.social dropped by the podcast studio today to discuss the political context in Scotland ahead of the UK budget, the SNP’s vision for Scotland’s future – and of course, the football.
Look out for the full episode in your podcast feed soon 🎧
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"I'm certain the final beckons." ⚽🏆
@johnswinney.bsky.social dropped by the podcast studio today to discuss the political context in Scotland ahead of the UK budget, the SNP’s vision for Scotland’s future – and of course, the football.
Look out for the full episode in your podcast feed soon 🎧
@johnswinney.bsky.social dropped by the podcast studio today to discuss the political context in Scotland ahead of the UK budget, the SNP’s vision for Scotland’s future – and of course, the football.
Look out for the full episode in your podcast feed soon 🎧
Starting in half an hour!
Today @jillongovt.bsky.social will be in conversation with the First Minister of Scotland @johnswinney.bsky.social.
Join us at 14:00 to hear John Swinney discuss his priorities and the SNP’s vision for Scotland’s constitutional future www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/john-s...
Join us at 14:00 to hear John Swinney discuss his priorities and the SNP’s vision for Scotland’s constitutional future www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/john-s...
November 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Starting in half an hour!